Lunch Hour Harvest: Agriculture, Local Food & Public Health in Tennessee

Join TN Local Food, the Tennessee Department of Health, and the UT Institute of Agriculture for a five-part webinar series exploring the connections between agriculture, local food systems, and public health. These monthly Lunch & Learn sessions will highlight real-world strategies, research, and partnerships working to improve health outcomes across Tennessee.

Introductory Webinar: Tennessee Agriculture & Public Health

Our first webinar in the series will offer an engaging introduction to the intersections of agriculture, local food systems, and public health in Tennessee. This session will explore how farming, food access, environmental health, and community wellbeing shape health outcomes across the state, while highlighting the collaborative partnership between TN Local Food, the Tennessee Department of Health, and the UT Institute of Agriculture. Participants will also receive a preview of upcoming webinar topics and featured speakers throughout the series.

Speakers: Femeika Elliott, Dr. Kim Morgan and Dr. Dawn Ford

When: May 20, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CST

Where: Virtual (Zoom)

Cost: Free

Registration Link: https://mailchi.mp/tnlocalfood/whats-growing-this-may-at-tn-local-food?e=d98869bf0c