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Farm-to-Institution Summit

Thu, Nov 13

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Amarillo

Explore practical, community-rooted pathways for sourcing, handling, and delivering local produce from farm to cafeteria!

Farm-to-Institution Summit
Farm-to-Institution Summit

Time & Location

Nov 13, 2025, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Amarillo, 2300 N Western St, Amarillo, TX 79124, USA

About the event

We’re excited to invite you to the Ogallala Commons Farm-to-Institution Summit!


DATE:Thursday, November 13, 2025

TIME: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM

LOCATION: WT Enterprise Center, 2300 N Western, Amarillo, TX.

RSVP FOR TICKET: Space is limited. Reserve your spot HERE.


This one-day summit will bring together producers, food hubs, institutions, and community leaders to strengthen regional food systems and expand access to fresh, local foods. Together, we’ll explore practical, community-rooted pathways for sourcing, handling, and delivering local produce from farm to cafeteria.


Summit Highlights:

  • Cultivating producer partnerships

  • Local foods menu planning & procurement

  • Harvest, handling, and food safety

  • Distribution & delivery models

  • Institutional readiness

  • Closing panel: regional success stories


The day will also feature networking opportunities and a locally-sourced lunch.

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OUR CENTERS

ABILENE:

749 Gateway Street,

Building C, Suite 301

Abilene, TX 79602

Rich Lyles (EMAIL)

Director

LUBBOCK:

5001 W. Loop 289

Lubbock, TX 79414

(806) 834-3769

David Miller (EMAIL)

Business Field Advisor

WICHITA FALLS:

2455 Hampstead Lane

Wichita Falls, TX 76308

(940) 397-4371

Mark Snyder (EMAIL)

Senior Field Advisor

AMARILLO:

2300 N Western St.

Amarillo, TX 79124

(806) 834-1121

Todd Miller (EMAIL)

Senior Field Advisor

SAN ANGELO:

Field Office

San Angelo, TX 76904

(806) 742-7822

Vacant

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PLAINVIEW:

Field Office

Plainview, TX 79072

(806) 834-2868

Brandy Reed (EMAIL)

Senior Field Advisor

(806) 742-7822  | www.nwtapex.org

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