Events

On March 4th, 2026, the Southwest Regional Food Business Center hosted a webinar focused on “Obtaining an Unique Entity ID for Government Grant and Contract Opportunities.” The webinar featured Center partners as speakers, from the University of California, Santa Cruz Center for Agroecology and University of…

On January 15th, 2026, the Southwest Regional Food Business Center hosted a webinar focused on “Understanding Food System Vulnerabilities Through Simulation Modeling.” The webinar featured speakers from the UC Davis Western Institute for Food Safety & Security (WIFSS) at the School of Veterinary Medicine…

On September 3rd, 2025, the USDA Southwest Regional Food Business Center hosted a webinar focused on “Grant Writing for Small and Mid-Sized Farms and Food Businesses.”  The webinar featured Center partners, Utah State University Extension and the Urban & Environmental Policy Institute at Occidental…

The Center’s quarterly webinar, “Food Hubs: Increasing Market Opportunities for Farmers, Ranchers, and Food Producers,” featured speakers from the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (UC SAREP) and University of Nevada,…

The Center’s quarterly webinar, “Agriculture Technologies for Small and Mid-Sized Farms,” featured speakers from the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, Larta Institute, and Community Alliance with Family Farmers. Speakers provided insights to several initiatives related to the…

The Center’s quarterly webinar, “Institutional Procurement: A Path Toward Food System Resilience”, featured speakers from UC Santa Cruz Center for Agroecology, Health Care Without Harm, and Center for Good Food Purchasing. Speakers discussed their organizations role in the purchasing of local, sustainable…

The Center’s first quarterly webinar, “Leading with Equity: Tribal Food Sovereignty & Inclusive Engagement,” featured speakers from Local First Arizona and California Department of Food and Agriculture. Speakers discussed best practices for incorporating Indigenous knowledge and highlighted the…

The Center’s quarterly webinar, “Farm-to-School Partnerships: Expanding Market Opportunities for Farmers and Food Producers,” featured speakers from Utah Department of Agriculture and Food, California Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF), and USDA Food and Nutrition Service (USDA FNS). Speakers provided…