Healing from the Ground Up: Forging A Unified Path Between Agriculture, Food Systems, and Healthcare
March 27-28, 2025 at Epiphany Farms in Bloomington, Illinois
Join us for this groundbreaking 1.5-day summit that bridges the gap between agriculture, food systems, and healthcare!
The current state:
Healthcare delivery, food systems, and agriculture operate largely in isolation today, limiting our ability to address chronic disease and create sustainable food systems. Human health depends directly on food quality, which is determined by agricultural practices and planetary health throughout the food system from production to disposal. Consumers seek comprehensive guidance that goes beyond basic dietary recommendations – they want to understand preventive nutrition while making choices that are economically viable and culturally appropriate.
We envision a future where:
- Consumers have access to foods that support both their health and values
- Our food system supports environmental sustainability while meeting community health needs
- Healthcare systems and their providers are active participants in connecting their communities to health-promoting food systems
- Incorporate food systems and enhanced nutrition education into medicine curricula and residency training
- Farmers are supported in producing nutrient-dense foods through regenerative practices
- Institutions have clear pathways to source and serve health-promoting foods
This summit represents a crucial step toward realizing this vision by bringing together the key stakeholders needed to create systemic change.
Basil’s Harvest works with key players across food, farm, and healthcare systems to develop systemic solutions. This compelling summit will tap into the experiences gained by our team while working across systems to lead collaborative projects, transdisciplinary outreach, and hands-on workshops.
What to Expect
The summit provides opportunities for engagement, learning, and development and will:
Bridge critical knowledge gaps:
- Enhance healthcare professionals’ knowledge about the food system and agriculture
- Build a shared understanding of how regenerative practices impact soil health and food quality
- Explore connections between soil health, nutrient density, and health outcomes
Drive systems-level change among professional stakeholders:
- Develop collaborative frameworks for agriculture, food systems, and healthcare
- Establish networks for continued learning and implementation
- Develop actionable strategies to implement in individual and collective work within communities
Why it matters
By integrating our approach into agriculture, food systems, and healthcare, we can cultivate more resilient communities, improve public health outcomes, and build a more sustainable future for all.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to be part of a transformative dialogue that could reshape our approach to health and sustainability from the ground up.
Who Should Attend
- Healthcare providers
- Healthcare administrators
- Dietitians and nutritionists
- Community health
- Public health policymakers
- Researchers and educators in related fields
- Food service directors and institutional buyers
- Policymakers and community leaders
- Farmers and agricultural professionals
- Insurance companies
Agenda
DAY 1
Morning:
Healthcare, Agriculture, and Food Systems:
Setting the Stage & Examining the Intersections
(Identifying stakeholder perspectives and understanding
how these sectors impact one another.)
Lunch:
Lunch from Epiphany Farms (included with registration)
Keynote by Ken Myszka, Chef & Farmer at Epiphany Farms
Afternoon:
Panel: “What If We Accomplished All the Things?”
Healthcare and Food Systems
Food Systems and Agriculture
Healthcare and Agriculture
Evening:
Networking, Cocktails, and Storytelling
Dinner from Epiphany Farms (included with registration)
DAY 2
Morning:
Breakfast from Epiphany Farms (included with registration)
Developing Actionable Strategies
Speaker Plenary
Interactive Breakout Sessions
Lunch:
Boxed lunch from Epiphany Farms (included with registration)
Event concludes at 1PM
Registration
Registration is open through March 13, 2025. Limited seats available!
The 2025 Summit will take place March 27-28, 2025 at the Epiphany Farms Restaurant located at 220 E Front St, Bloomington, IL 61701.
Included in your registration:
- Full-access from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Day 1 and from 8:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Day 2
- Expert-led sessions bridging agriculture, food systems, and healthcare
- Interactive breakout discussions and strategic planning sessions
- Continuing Education Credits for physicians. The CME activity application for “Healing From the Ground Up: Forging a unified path between agriculture, food systems, and healthcare” is pending review and approval for CMEs
- Summit materials and activities
- Evening networking reception and dinner featuring a welcome reception with artisanal appetizers and cash bar, a multi-course dinner celebrating regional ingredients, and an intimate storytelling through dessert. Hear firsthand experiences from farmers, healthcare providers, and food system innovators
- Refreshment breaks
- Exclusive networking opportunities to connect with diverse stakeholders across farm, food, and healthcare sectors
- Access to thought leaders and innovative solutions
Individual All-Access Registration
Cost: $150
Farmer All-Access Registration
Cost: $50
Sponsors
This summit represents a crucial step toward realizing this vision by bringing together the key stakeholders needed to create systemic change. Join us in this transformative initiative by
becoming a summit sponsor.
Accommodations
There will be a hotel block of reservations available for attendees. Stay tuned for more details.
About Epiphany Farms Restaurant Group
Led by visionary Chef & Farmer Ken Myszka, Epiphany Farms represents a living example of connecting agriculture, food systems, and health in Central Illinois. Epiphany Farms is a fully working farm, focusing on regenerative farming techniques, and building a healthy food system by supplying their four restaurants (within a 10-mile radius of the farm) and their community. Their 75-acre farm and network of local producers will provide ingredients for our meals during the event.
2025 Summit Frequently Asked Questions
For more information or for questions not addressed here please contact Erin Meyer at e.meyer@basilsharvest.org.
Is there a cancellation policy?
50% Cancellation policy through March 13, 2025. Reach out to Erin Meyer (e.meyer@basilsharvest.org) with questions or concerns.
Are there recommended hotels nearby?
What should I bring to the summit?
Business cards, note-taking materials, and comfortable business casual attire. All other workshop materials will be provided.
Will there be continuing education credits? If so, how do I claim my credits?
The CME activity application for “Healing From the Ground Up: Forging a unified path between agriculture, food systems, and healthcare” is pending review. Documentation and instructions for claiming credits will be provided
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Food will be served in the form of box lunches and buffet-style meals, and will include gluten free and vegetarian options. If you have other dietary needs, please let us know and we will try to accommodate.
Is the venue accessible?
The Summit will be held in Epiphany Farms Restaurant Ballroom. It is accessible by stairs.
What is the dress code?
Business casual attire is recommended for all workshop sessions and meals.
Will the presentations be available after the summit?
Yes, participants will receive access to approved presentation materials following the event.
Is there a virtual attendance option?
This workshop is designed for in-person interaction and networking. No virtual option is available.