Pittsburgh Local Lab: The Future of Food Production

Join the Pittsburgh Local Lab for a full-day gathering of the people building Greater Pittsburgh's food production ecosystem. Whether you grow, make, distribute, or support local food and beverage businesses, this event is designed to connect you with the partners, insights, and resources that can strengthen your work and region.

We know everyone is busy, and that you may not be able to make the entire event, or may be able to only make one part of it - that's fine! We welcome everyone for as long as they're able to be there.

• Food and beverage manufacturers and makers
• Growers, agricultural producers and livestock operations
• Retailers and institutional buyers
• Workforce development and training providers
• Policymakers and economic development professionals
• Community organizers and storytellers
• Resource and capital providers for the food and beverage industry
• Anyone in Southwest Pennsylvania who cares where food comes from, how people access it, and how to better invest in local food and beverage production

Pittsburgh’s local food production ecosystem can be more local, more resilient, and more inclusive. Join us for an inspiring day full of new connections, ideas and action.

Do you need anything to participate? This could range from live translation, to wheelchair accessibility, to on-site childcare or transportation. Please let us know! We will do our best to ensure your needs are met.

Local Working Group

Abi Kapelewski | CRAFT at Chatham University

Chad Townsend | Millie’s Homemade Ice Cream

Gene Anderson | Prototype PGH

Kellie Wild | Pittsburgh Food Policy Council

Lisa Freeman | Freeman Family Farm & Greenhouse

Mags Pagniello | Zeromile

Zena Ruiz | Homewood-Brushton YMCA