African American Urban Farmers spoke about food resiliency, buying local, community access to healthy foods, Urban Farming in Opportunity Zones and education. Moderator: Max Johansen - BusBoys & Poets Speakers: Xavier Brown - Soilful City, Alicia Burke - Veggie City DC,Thomas Wheet - UDC Causes

DC's rising stars discussed their recent trip to StarsChefs 14th Annual Congress in Brooklyn, NY. Overcoming barriers to opening a business in a burgeoning community facing change and on the national and international stage with seasoned Chefs and other successful business leaders in the food and beverage industry. Moderator: Sean Santa - Due South Speakers: Chef Shawn Lightfoot - The Whitlow Foundation, Dannielle Williamson, Dreaming Out Loud, Ronald Herbert- DC Catering Challenge Winner