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Green Rural Redevelopment Inc

LXCL:Reserve your spot at a discounted rate and join leaders from across the nation shaping the future of rural food, health, and community innovation.

Early Bird Rate

LXCL:Join policymakers, health advocates, researchers, and community builders for a full day of learning, collaboration, and inspiration focused on strengthening rural food and health systems.

General Admission

The&nbsp;2026 Rural Food &amp; Health Forum brings together the people shaping the future of rural America: growers, healthcare leaders, policymakers, researchers, funders, and community champions.&nbsp; Hosted by the Green Rural Redevelopment Organization and the Eva Clayton Rural Food Institute, in partnership with&nbsp;the Institute for Emerging Issues, this Forum&nbsp;is a national gathering where rural wisdom meets investment, innovation, and policy. Grounded in the belief that thriving rural communities are essential to a resilient nation, the Forum highlights breakthrough ideas, lived experience, and community-driven solutions that strengthen rural food and health systems. If you care about rural vitality, come be a part of the conversation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you for registering for the 2026 Rural Food and Health Forum! We are excited to welcome you on October 10th at the James B. Hunt Library in Raleigh, North Carolina. Your participation is an important part of this gathering as we bring together leaders from healthcare, agriculture, government, philanthropy, and community organizations to advance innovative solutions that improve rural health, strengthen local food systems, and support thriving rural communities. In the coming weeks, you&#39;ll receive additional information about the agenda, speakers, lodging, and event logistics. We encourage you to save the date and prepare to connect, learn, and collaborate with changemakers from across North Carolina and beyond. The 2026 Rural Food and Health Forum Team

The 2026 Rural Food &amp; Health Forum brings together the people shaping the future of rural America: growers, healthcare leaders, policymakers, researchers, funders, and community champions.  Hosted by the Green Rural Redevelopment Organization and the Eva Clayton Rural Food Institute, in partnership with the Institute for Emerging Issues, this Forum is a national gathering where rural wisdom meets investment, innovation, and policy. Grounded in the belief that thriving rural communities are essential to a resilient nation, the Forum highlights breakthrough ideas, lived experience, and community-driven solutions that strengthen rural food and health systems. If you care about rural vitality, come be a part of the conversation.

Green Rural Redevelopment Inc

2026 Rural Food and Health Forum

1070 Partners Way

Early Bird Rate

$125

General Admission

$175

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