The 2026 Rural Food & Health Forum brings together the people shaping the future of rural America: growers, healthcare leaders, policymakers, researchers, funders, and community champions. 

Hosted by the Green Rural Redevelopment Organization and the Eva Clayton Rural Food Institute, in partnership with the Institute for Emerging Issues, this Forum is a national gathering where rural wisdom meets investment, innovation, and policy.

Grounded in the belief that thriving rural communities are essential to a resilient nation, the Forum highlights breakthrough ideas, lived experience, and community-driven solutions that strengthen rural food and health systems. If you care about rural vitality, come be a part of the conversation.