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Exhibitors & Food

Exhibitors & Food

Saturday, April 15, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Fiddle Leaf Cafe

Food & Exhibitor

Fiddle Leaf Cafe opened its doors in late February 2023. Stop by their booth during the Symposium, and grab a hot or cold brew to fuel your day.

Kalamazoo Valley Culinary Arts and Sustainable Food Systems Students

Food

Learn about our unique Culinary Arts Curriculum, and enjoy a special tart made with local blueberries and peaches. This is a great opportunity to meet some of the culinary students and faculty.

Love Muffins

Food & Exhibitor

Baked with love, Carrot Cake muffins inspired by a tried and true family recipe. Fresh baked with quality ingredients, featuring local ValleyHUB carrots shreds. A delicious treat that’s better when shared. Available for sale.

Of The Land

Food

Bridgett and Trent from Of The Land will bring for sale delicious savory hand pies, a variety of cookies, noodle bowls that are gluten free and vegan, and quarts of frozen soup made with local veggies. Come and meet this dedicated family that is making a difference in the local food system, plus stock up your freezer with some local delicious soup.

Teresa’s Kitchen

Food

Maria Teresa and her family are coming back to the Foodways Symposium to bring delicious family staples of tamales, burritos and tacos, as well as some refreshing Mexican beverages.

Can-Do Kalamazoo

Exhibitor
An incubator for budding and scaling businesses, Can-Do Kalamazoo is committed to a more equitable and accessible path to business success for all of Kalamazoo’s entrepreneurs.

The Ecumenical Senior Center

Exhibitor
By providing a broad spectrum of services, resources, and activities, the center enhances the quality of life of older citizens and promotes positive aging. Stop by their table to meet current members and learn about the unique ways they foster community in Kalamazoo.

The Just Food Collective of Kalamazoo College

Exhibitor
Join the amazing team of the Just Food Collective and learn about seed saving and stewardship, bring seeds to donate and take some seeds home with you in exchange, and learn about exciting upcoming opportunities in the area of food sovereignty.

Growing Community Garden

Exhibitor
A foraging community garden demonstrating a permaculture response to land repair, community fellowship and growing food. Learn about volunteer opportunities and their initiative to grow an African heritage garden this year, in alignment with next year’s Foodways Symposium.

Kalamazoo Climate Crisis Coalition

Exhibitor

The Kalamazoo Climate Crisis Coalition mobilizes collective action to achieve immediate and drastic reductions in greenhouse gas emissions through a just transition.

Kalamazoo Valley Gleaners

Exhibitor

An organization committed to converting surplus local produce into nutritious dehydrated vegetables and fruits used in international hunger relief programs.

Kalamazoo Valley Community College Academics and Programs

Exhibitor
College Representatives will be available to answer questions about Kalamazoo Valley and programs.

Kalamazoo Valley Sustainable Horticulture Program

Exhibitor
Horticulture is the science of how plants grow and how to grow plants. This program offers courses in Soils and Plant Nutrition, Pest Management, Landscape Design, Plant Use and Identification, Greenhouse Technology and so much more. Stop by to meet the Program Director, Dr. Sara Tanis, and learn about this incredible opportunity.