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The 233 participants at the 2024 Urban Food Systems Symposium represented 26 states and 4 countries. The Symposium was held at the Hyatt Regency Columbus June 11-13.

The purpose of the symposium was to bring together a national and international audience of academic, non-profit, government, and research-oriented professionals to share and gain knowledge on how to build coalitions to adapt to this changing world and how urban food systems contribute to these solutions. The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) hosted the symposium. The event included keynotes, a grower panel, 40 presentations, a reception with more than 30 posters, a choice of five tours, and dinner and tours at Waterman, a unique 261-acre university facility for teaching, research, and community engagement.

Here is the complete Urban Food Systems Symposium website along with specific links to the  Symposium Program  and the Book of Abstracts. 

Here is a 1-minute photo recap of the 2024 Symposium. 

This interview with keynote speaker Qiana Mickie and UFSS co-chair Mike Hogan was shared through NPR during the Symposium. 

The 2026 Urban Food Systems Symposium will be held in the fall in Kansas City.