About the Gathering
6th Annual Gathering for San Diego County Food Vision 2030
Monday, October 5, 2026
9am — 5pm
Cuyamaca College
900 Rancho San Diego Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92019
What’s unique about this year’s Annual Gathering?
A Gathering That Nourishes
This year, we’re making space to reflect on what truly sustains us, not only the food on our plates, but the care, relationships, traditions, land, culture, and collective practices that carry us forward. The 6th Annual Gathering is an invitation to gather around what nourishes us, to share what we’ve learned, and to remember that sustaining our movement also means sustaining one another.
One learning space for all attendees
Being in community nourishes us on a deep level. We’ll begin the day in one shared learning space for us all to participate in together. Through storytelling, inspirational speakers, and music, the morning will provide nourishment for the day and beyond.
An Afternoon in the Garden
In the afternoon, we’ll gather at the Water Conservation Garden to enjoy local food, art, connection and more. There will be a delicious lunch, engaging afternoon chats, a vibrant Community Hall, and live screen printing. We invite you to move at your own pace, follow what draws you in, and spend the afternoon in community!
What is the Annual Gathering?
The Annual Gathering for San Diego County Food Vision 2030 typically takes place every fall, featuring inspirational speakers, interactive sessions, open space for dialogue and networking, and local food.
In past years, over 400 San Diegans have come together to share stories and ideas for how we can invest in our local food economy, steward agricultural land and soils, elevate wages and working conditions for food and farm workers, center equity, community ownership, and cooperation in our food system, and more. These are key elements of San Diego County Food Vision 2030—our region’s shared vision, plan, and movement to cultivate a healthier, more sustainable, and more just food system.
The goal of the Gathering is to provide an inclusive and inspiring space for those working to cultivate justice, fight climate change, and build resilience in their communities—whether through transforming the food system, or leading other movements for social change.
Who can attend?
Anyone! Whether you produce, prepare, distribute, serve, or simply love to eat or learn about food, you’re likely to make a connection at the Gathering that will be valuable to you. How we grow, move, share, and think about food touches everyone. Join us this October!