NPI researchers present at the 45th annual EcoFarm conference

Nutrition Policy Institute researchers Kassandra Bacon and Ron Strochlic present with Hope Sippola of Spork Food Hub at the 2025 annual EcoFarm conference in Pacific Grove, CA. The conference will feature various interactive activities with the aim of "Bringing together farmers, ranchers, and food system workers to inspire each other, and to be the change that makes a difference." Kassandra and Ron will co-present in a workshop on January 23, 3:30-5 p.m. PT titled “Farm to Corrections: Empowering Incarcerated People and Supporting Growers.” The workshop will discuss recent successes, future plans, challenges, and market opportunities for growers based on the Farms to Corrections project.


By Brianna Aguayo Villalon
Author - Student Communications Fellow
By Kassandra A Bacon
Editor - Project Policy Analyst III
By Danielle Lee
Editor - Director of Communications & Research Engagement