Foodie Fridays, is a monthly speaker series from June – October focused on highlighting food-related topics in Montgomery County. Events feature farmers, educators, community organizers, food lovers, and changemakers. Attendees have a chance to engage with local food system experts and community members over light food and refreshments.

Speaker Schedule:

June 28: Feed the Soul: Food & Mental Health

You’ve probably heard the phrase “you are what you eat” and know about the relationships between food and physical health, but what about the links between food, nutrition, eating behaviors and mental health? Join us to learn about food and mental wellbeing with neuropsychologist Dr. Nicole Salman from Snapdragon Wellness!

July 26: Smell the Flowers: Pollinators & Agriculture

Channel your inner pollinator and “stop and smell the roses” with researcher Michael Roswell. Learn about the important role of pollinators in agriculture and local food systems while identifying insects and exploring pollination biology during this hands-on lecture.

August 23: Taste the Land: Forest Agriculture & Foraging

When you think about where your food comes from, a farm or grocery store might be one of the first thing you think of, but food is all around us – if we know where to look! Learn about foraging, food forests, and more at this event with forest gardener, Bodhi Vasilopoulos.

September 27:  Hear the Past: Historical Foodways in Montgomery County

How has Montgomery County’s history shaped the food system we see today? Listen to historian, author, and explorer of the American past – Tony Cohen – talk about historical foodways, with a focus on the Museum Garden at Button Farm Living History Center and the heirloom varieties being grown there.
October 25:  See the Future: Young Farmers in Montgomery County

Envision the future of agriculture in Montgomery County with a panel of young farmers who are reimagining the food syst