Food & Society at the Aspen Institute

Big news: Chefs @chefjoseandres.bsky.social, Lidia Bastianich, and Eric Ripert have each created a Named Fellowship within the Food Leaders Fellowship at the Aspen Institute. Three culinary icons investing in the next generation of food system changemakers.

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May your panettone be light! @ckummer.bsky.social reveals the wonders of this holiday bread with Margery & Jim on Boston Public Radio. More: aspenfood.org/2025/12/23/m...

Some good news for a welcome change. On #BostonPublicRadio, @ckummer.bsky.social shared a @bostonglobe.com story about a Watertown restauranteur who gave away 400 meals to folks on SNAP. No questions asked. "If they came in, they needed it." Listen to this clip and more: ow.ly/8jxM50XKBrY

The Food Leaders Fellowship unites emerging leaders across sectors to ignite personal transformation and scalable change. Drawing on @aspeninstitute.bsky.social's legacy of leadership fellowships, we're building a community of food system innovators. Applications open: aspenfood.org/food-leaders...

In-person gatherings create a sense of community, breaking down isolation and sparking positive conflict that can lead to groundbreaking solutions. Grateful for partners Ardmore Institute of Health and Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine! More: aspenfood.org/fim/shaper-d... #FoodisMedicine

🌟 DREAM BIG, TEMECULA VALLEY! Remember that food idea you've been thinking about? It's time to make it real. Open Access Temecula Valley is now available for food entrepreneurs! Check it out: ow.ly/gnOm50Wh1ah

Food & Society at the AspenInstitute welcomes its fourth cohort of 18 emerging leaders to the Food Leaders Fellowship community! Among them are fellows combating nutritional insecurity, spearheading regenerative agriculture strategies, and more. More: aspenfood.org/food-leaders...

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We are beyond proud to announce that our Food Leaders Fellow Seanicaa Edwards Herron is nominated for the James Beard Award for Impact! Learn more about Seanicaa: aspenfood.org/fellow/seani...

In the latest Boston Public Radio episode, @CKummer discusses the USDA inspector shortage and its impact on food safety. Listen: ow.ly/1q3U50VmpH6 #whatsnewcorby #USDA #FoodSafety #InspectorShortage

Calling All Urban Farmers! 🌱 We've updated our Open Access portals! Explore resources for capital, permits & more at aspenfood.org/open-access. Want Open Access in your community? DM us! #UrbanFarming #OpenAccess #SustainableFoodSystems #FoodEntrepreneurs

The Open Access Baltimore portal is here to simplify your journey. With resources tailored for food entrepreneurs, it’s your one-stop roadmap for permits, licensing, and more. Let’s empower our food community! Visit: www.openaccessbaltimore.com #OpenAccessBaltimore #FoodEntrepreneurs #SupportLocal

Just wrapped up an inspiring convening in Tulsa focused on Food is Medicine and Diabetes! The collaboration among healthcare professionals, dietitians, and community leaders is crucial for tackling chronic diseases. More: aspenfood.org/fim/food-is-... #FoodIsMedicine #Diabetes #HealthEquity

As our second cohort of Food Leaders Fellows prepares to enter their next chapter, we look back at the fellowship's origins, present potential, and future promise. Learn more: aspenfood.org/food-leaders... #fellowship #leadership #foodleadersfellows

Food Leaders Fellow Greg Bohrer is a passionate advocate for soil health and sustainable nutrition! He's discovering the power of collaboration and diverse perspectives in tackling our food system challenges. Learn more: aspenfood.org/food-leaders...

"We're all fighting problems in society that are bigger than ourselves." Together with his fellow fellows, Food Leaders Fellow Dion Dawson is driving solutions to provide food security to communities that need it most. Learn more: www.aspenfood.org/food-leaders-fellowship/ #foodleadersfellowship

Applications to the 2025 Food Leaders Fellowship are now open. Get all the details, including the important fellowship convening dates and more. Visit: ow.ly/kU2q50TWyrR

We co-produced a series, The Hands that Feed Us with @eop.aspeninstitute.org, sharing the challenges food workers face and what we can do to ensure everyone is fairly compensated for their hard work. Visit: aspenfood.org/resources/ #EqualPayDay #FairWages

"When I think about the food system I think about continuity—from the preservation of Black farmland to food security in our communities. And we need everyone involved." --Dr. Dominique Carter More: www.aspenfood.org