The Kansas Rural Center will host the virtual Local Food Connections conference on May 7, 2021 from 8:45am- 3:30pm. The conference includes panelists and speakers from across the region who are actively involved in strengthening local food systems and Farm to School programs. Farmers, food producers, school nutrition personnel, grassroots organizers and community stakeholders in food systems may want to attend this event. This virtual conference will help promote new relationships in our foodshed and increase awareness of how to access healthful local foods. This conference is partially supported by a USDA Farm to School grant.