The Collective on Racial Equity (CORE) invites food system practitioners, farmers, organizers, educators, and community leaders to join a two-day virtual workshop exploring racial equity in the food system.
This Level 1 training provides an entry point for people who want to deepen their understanding of how race, power, and history shape food systems in the United States and beyond. Participants will explore how inequities show up across land, labor, access, policy, and culture while building relationships with others committed to transforming the food system. The September session is the last session of the FJRJ Workshop for 2026.
This workshop is hosted by the Collective on Racial Equity (CORE) in partnership with the Food Systems Leadership Network.
This workshop is hosted at no cost to participants – but registration is required as space is limited.
Register HERE
Dates
September 22nd | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
September 23rd | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
This workshop includes
Somatic grounding and reflection practices
Small group dialogue and storytelling
Exploration of historical and contemporary examples
Interactive activities connecting race to food systems
Opportunities to consider personal and organizational action
This training is intended for people who are ready to engage honestly, listen deeply, and learn in community with others. No previous racial equity training is required.
This workshop is designed for
Food system practitioners
Farmers and/or farm workers
Nonprofit and community organization staff
Institutional partners
Funders and policy advocates
Anyone interested in understanding the connections between race and food systems
The training serves as an entry point into racial equity work within food systems.
What participants can expect
Guided grounding and somatic practices
Exploration of the history of race and racism in the United States and its relationship to food and land
Interactive activities that connect personal experience with systemic analysis
Discussion of labor, land, migration, and food access
Collaborative reflection with others working across the food system
Opportunities to envision new practices rooted in racial and food justice
The workshop centers experiential learning and encourages participants to reflect on their own roles within food systems and within movements for justice.