The 6th Annual Kentucky Hunger Dialogue, hosted by Ashland Community & Technical College and the Kentucky Campus Compact will take place October 6th, 2023. This dynamic event will serve as a hub for interdisciplinary collaborations, bringing together students, representatives from colleges and universities, anti-hunger advocates, community leaders, and food justice activists from across Kentucky.
The event welcomes both college and high school students to foster networking and knowledge sharing, focusing on innovative strategies to address the pressing issue of food security within the state.
The annual Kentucky Hunger Dialogue serves as a platform for impactful conversations, idea exchange, and the development of collaborative solutions to combat food insecurity. Through the convergence of students, non-profit organizations, educators, and engaged community members, the event promotes the fusion of diverse perspectives and expertise, aiming to alleviate food insecurity.
| 9:00am – 9:30am | Registration/Breakfast | |
| 9:30am – 10:30am | Welcome and Keynote Speaker | Commissioner Ryan Quarles |
| 10:30am – 10:45am | Break/Data Walk | |
| 10:45am – 11:45am | Roundtables | |
| 11:45am – 12:45pm | Lunch | |
| 12:45pm – 1:30pm | College and Community Partner Gallery Walk | |
| 1:30pm – 1:45pm | Break/Data Walk | |
| 1:45pm – 2:45pm | Anti-Hunger Leadership Panel | |
| 2:45pm – 3:00pm | Closing and Reflection |
Commissioner Ryan Quarles, Kentucky Department of Agriculture
Dr. Ryan F. Quarles serves as Kentucky’s Commissioner of Agriculture. First elected to that position in 2015, he was re-elected in 2019, winning 117 of 120 counties.Under his leadership, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) started several new programs, including initiatives to combat hunger and connect Kentucky farmers to new markets.Quarles’s outspoken advocacy for farmers has been recognized on the regional and national level. He has served as President of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA), as President of the Southern Association of State Departments of Agriculture (SASDA), and as Chairman of the Republican Agriculture Commissioners Committee (RACC).Quarles graduated from the University of Kentucky in 2006 with three undergraduate majors and two graduate degrees. In 2008, he graduated with a Master’s degree in higher education from Harvard University. He received his law degree from the University of Kentucky and a doctorate in higher education from Vanderbilt University in 2018. From 2010 to 2014, Quarles served as member of the House of Representatives. A native of Scott County, he grew up on his family’s farm in central Kentucky, an area where they have lived and farmed for more than 200 years.
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To register a group, please make sure to create a spreadsheet with the following information for your attendees: full name, email address, any dietary restrictions/needs, and any disability needs for the attendee. A spreadsheet template can be found here.
Deadline to register: September 28, 2023
Cost to attend:
Kentucky Campus Compact Member/IKONC Member: Free
Non-Members Campuses: $150/group
Community Partner: Free
Deadline to register: September 28, 2023
Cost to attend:
Kentucky Campus Compact Member/IKONC Member: Free
Non-Members Campuses: $15/person
Community Partner: Free