The North Bay’s food system is not only a cornerstone of our local economy but also a critical component of our climate resilience strategy. However, increasing climate risks—including drought, extreme heat, unpredictable weather patterns, and soil degradation—threaten the ability of local farms to produce food sustainably.

This Food Systems Panel, curated by Amie Glass and moderated by Clark Wolf of At the Table with Clark Wolf on KRSO, brings together farmers, policymakers, and food system advocates who are tackling these challenges head-on. Panelists include Joseph Button of Straus Family Creamery, who will share insights on the future of dairy farming in the North Bay; Brittany Jensen of Gold Ridge Conservation District, offering expertise on land stewardship and water resilience; Genevieve Taylor of Ag Innovations, providing a systems-level perspective on food policy and collaboration; and Farmer Elizabeth from Singing Frogs Farm, a pioneer in no-till regenerative farming—a practice that improves soil fertility, increases yields, reduces water use, enhances biodiversity, and sequesters carbon.

Join us for this essential conversation on the future of farming in the North Bay, the systemic risks we must address, and the innovative solutions shaping a climate-resilient regional food system.