Selkirk-Pend Oreille
Food Summit
Celebrating Idaho Women in Ag & the International Year of the Woman Farmer
Friday, November 6th, 2026
9 am - 1 pm
Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center
10881 N Boyer Road Sandpoint, ID 83864
Registration: $35
This year we are also hosting a FREE showing of the Women's Work Documentary followed by a panel discussion of local female producers. This event will be at the Panida Theater in Sandpoint on November 5th starting at 7:00 pm.
The food summit this year highlights our region's agricultural heritage and women farmers whose mentorship and expertise contribute to local food production, community resilience, economic vitality, and wellness.
The Selkirk-Pend Oreille Food Summit is a one-day event focused on growing connections between farmers, ranchers, and foragers and residents, restaurants, and retailers. Listen to 5-minute "Ignite!" presentations highlighting the amazing work being done in the region, enjoy a locally catered lunch, and take advantage of an abundance of opportunities for networking. From farmers, ranchers, foragers, and gardeners to chefs, restauranteurs, foodies, and community members, this summit has something for everyone. Come to learn and share. Leave with new connections and ideas for supporting local farms and eating year-round in the Selkirk-Pend Oreille region!
Agenda
8:30 am Food Summit Check-In
9:00 am Welcome & Opening
Colette DePhelps, University of Idaho Extension - Northern District
Kyle Nagy, University of Idaho Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center
9:30 am Artistic Presentation
Advocating for Female Farmers by Audra Mulkern, The Female Farmer Project
10:00 am Ignite! Session #1: Local Food Ways
Ondrea Kidd, Sowing Joy Farm, Post Falls, ID
Kim Cushman, Cushman Family Farm, Bonners Ferry, ID
Ara McLeod, AlbaCroft All Natural, Naples, ID
10:30 am Ignite! Session #2: From Farm to Plate
Joni Kindwall-Moore, Snacktivist and The Ryzosphere, Coeur d'Alene, ID
Emily Levine, Red Wheelbarrow Produce, Sandpoint, ID
11:00 am Networking Break
11:30 am Ignite! Session #3: Business & Skill Building Resources
Michelle Muir, GROW!, Bonners Ferry, ID
Kendall Kahl, University of Idaho Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center, Sandpoint, ID
Julie Smith, Bonners Ferry High School Agricultural Education, Bonners Ferry, ID
Sarah Garcia, Bonner Soil & Water Conservation District, Sandpoint, ID
12:00 pm Local Food Leader Award
12:10 pm Lunch catered by Pack River Store
1:00 pm Adjourn
This event is hosted by:
Thank you to our Event Sponsors!
Selkirk-Pend Oreille Food Summit Planning Committee
Alicia Alexander, University of Idaho Extension - Boundary County
Amy Robertson, University of Idaho Extension - Boundary County
Colette DePhelps, University of Idaho Extension - Northern District
Diane Green, Greentree Naturals
Jeamette Lock, Pack River Farm
Jennifer Jensen, University of Idaho Extension - Bonner County
Kate Wood, University of Idaho Extension - Northern District
Kendall Kahl, University of Idaho Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center
Kent Youngdahl, University of Idaho Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center
Kyle Nagy, University of Idaho Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center
Samuel DeGrey, University of Idaho Extension - Boundary County
Sarah Garcia, Bonner Soil & Water Conservation District
Do you have questions about the event or want to know how to get involved?
Contact: Colette DePhelps
cdephelps@uidaho.edu | 208-885-4003
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