Gather and learn with the food hub organizers, farmers, and advocates working together to strengthen our regional food system.
Northwest Food Hub Network Summit
2026 Network Summit Information
Next year’s two-day event will take place on Thursday and Friday, March 12-13, 2026 at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. Be sure you’re subscribed to our newsletter to receive updates and to be notified when registration opens!
Who’s Invited to the Summit?
Local food producers who sell (or interested in selling) through a food hub or cooperative
Food hub staff members from across all roles, experience levels, and sociocultural settings
State agency representatives supportive of our vision for a vibrant regional food system
Allies and advocates involved in community-based non-profits and organizing initiatives
Community members who want to learn about cooperative solutions for local food access
The Summit is for anyone who believes that our food system works better when we work together. What began as a humble meeting of a handful of food hub organizers in 2022 has gained momentum – the upcoming fifth annual edition will welcome audience members who bring diverse perspectives and experiences to the table.
All organizations aligned with Network’s mission and values are invited to sponsor and exhibit during the Summit. Begin by reviewing this Information Sheet and then complete our Sponsorship and Exhibitor Form to indicate your desired contribution. Your support makes it possible for us to offset travel costs for participants, serve a locally sourced menu at the event, and secure a space suitable for an audience from across the Northwest and beyond.
Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities
This spring, more than 175 people joined us for the 2025 Northwest Food Hub Network Summit. We hosted tours at LINC Foods, CasaCano Farms, and Gonzaga Campus Dining, plus a networking event and a full day of panels and breakout sessions featuring leaders from the front lines of local food systems development. Thank you for your continued participation and support ‒ we look forward to seeing you again next year!
Looking Back to Last Year
Questions? Please contact Charlie Michel at charlie.michel@missionwestcdp.org.