Engage with your community and local food system at these upcoming events in November 2026! See our events page for a full list of Food Council and partner events.
County Level
Office of Food Systems Resilience (OFSR) Health and Human Services (HHS) Committee Hearing
November 12 I 1:30 – 4:30pm
OFSR will be attending a public HHS committee hearing. As the date approaches, you can view the agenda and resources for this meeting here.
Nonprofit Partner Offerings
Food Forest Collective: How to Save Fall Seeds
November 7 I 12:00-2:00 pm
In this workshop you’ll explore why seed stewardship matters and how saving seeds can help preserve plant diversity, cultural knowledge, and community relationships. Don’t miss this hands-on seed saving workshop with returning guest lecturer Tomia MacQueen of the Ujamaa Cooperative Farming Alliance and Wildflower Farm NJ. Register here.
North American Food Systems Network, Finding Your Future In Food Systems
November 10 I 6pm (virtual)
Are you an emerging food systems professional? Are you in a career transition, seeking a job in community food work? This series is for you! Finding Your Future in Food Systems provides participants with connections and insights to help them identify next steps in their careers. The series features speakers from job-creating organizations, agencies, and businesses, some working locally, others with national or international scope. Produced by college students for college students and others. Register here.
DC Urban Growers (DUG) Network Course
Next Course: Nov 10 I Roots of Food Apartheid and Building Local Food Sovereignty I 6:00-8:00 pm
Registration is now open for the DUG Urban Growing Course. This course will cover Growing Food Justice and Food Sovereignty. Attendees do not have to attend every course, recordings are available for any courses missed. Register here.
NonProfit Montgomery: Strategic Nonprofit Finance Series
November 12 I 9:00am- 12:00pm
In this session led by Justin Pollock of Org Forward, you will explore how to use the budgeting process to connect finances with strategy in a clear, accessible way for both board and staff. Register here.
National Farm to School Webinar: Investing USDA SAE Funds in Farm to School
November 12 I 2:00pm
The National Farm to School Network is co-hosting a webinar on how states are creatively investing their existing State Administrative Expense (SAE) funds in farm to school. Many agencies use these funds to build robust, thriving farm to school programs in their states by supporting coordinator positions, conducting procurement training, hosting promotional activities, and more. Register here.
Food Justice Coalition
November 12 I 6:00 pm- 8:30pm
Join Food Council partners Manna Food Center and Shepherd’s Table for their Food Justice Coalition. Their goal is to advance a shared vision of a food system that is accessible, affordable, community-led, and resilient! Dinner will be served. Please confirm your attendance by registering to allow the organizers to plan for meals. Register. For more information, contact Brenna at Bolson@shepherdstable.org.
Maryland Hunger Solutions’ Specialized SNAP Training
November 16 I 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
This specialized virtual SNAP training will introduce an overview of SNAP for Older Adults and People with Disabilities. Join to learn more about the SNAP eligibility requirements, the application process, and common challenges. They will also share practical strategies for navigating the program, and additional support resources, with opportunity for Q & A. Register here.