The James Beard Foundation in partnership with the Houston First Corporation announced that leaders in the food space will come together for a three-day Chef Action Summit, January 29-31. The event will cover topics concerning America’s food culture, including creating an equitable, sustainable food system.
The event will result in a set of chef-driven policy recommendations for the 2023 Farm Bill, an important food and agriculture policy that Congress passes about every five years. Following the event, the recommendations will be shared with policymakers responsible for drafting the Bill.
"Not only will the 2023 Chef Action Summit drive important policy discussions that will influence 2023 legislation, the contents of those conversations will directly affect how our food supply remains safe, abundant, and accessible to all," said Houston First Corporation president and CEO Michael Heckman in a statement.
Leaders from the policy, culinary, nonprofit, and corporate industries will address key issues, such as nutrition security and hunger, conservation and sustainability, and improving equity in the industry. Speakers include Hunger Free America CEO Joel Berg and deputy undersecretary for the USDA’s Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services, among others.
"The James Beard Foundation is honored to bring together chef advocates, policy and industry leaders, and key stakeholders for critical dialogue and commitment pertaining to some of this country's most pressing food issues," said Clare Reichenbach, CEO of The James Beard Foundation, in a statement. "Chefs—with their unique ability to influence the way we think about and consume food, and as pragmatic problem solvers—have proven time and again that they are the critical champions we need for our communities and broader food system."
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