Take a deeper dive into the topic of food security with leading experts from the field. This session will explore food security issues on multiple levels and from various perspectives using an adapted “Ignite” session format.

Goals for the session include:

·      gaining a better understanding of how data-informed actions can impact the food system

·      highlighting how public and private food assistance programs help people in need

·      sharing ideas for building a more food-secure Missouri

Speakers: (panelists will be announced later)

Session lead: Bill McKelvey, Senior Project Support Coordinator, Interdisciplinary Center for Food Security