DIG Summit 2026: CULTIVATING LOCAL Food systems
The Dallas Interconnected Growers (DIG) Summit is back for a 4th annual event! DIGS is a collaborative forum for producers, food system stakeholders, and backyard enthusiasts looking to improve the way our region feeds itself. The summit hosts networking sessions, expert insights, hands-on workshops, farm tours and more.
JOIN US as an Exhibitor and/or Sponsor! Sponsors and Exhibitors are important partners for the annual DIG Summit…if you or your org, company or agency want to connect with and support local growers and the agricultural community, this is your perfect opportunity. Your involvement strengthens the future of sustainable local food systems!
The Exhibit Hall offers a great space to showcase your products or services and connect one-on-one with participants. As the central hub for breaks between sessions, Exhibit Hall will be buzzing with conversation and provides a great space to gather.
Get your ticket to the Summit and the satellite events here!
Satellite events:
- Bevin Cohen — Oct. 17 / 9:30-11:30am Book Signing with Q&A at Central Commons – 4711 Westside Dr. in Dallas
- Welcome Reception – Oct 18 / 4:30-7pm We’ll be gathering at Marca-Brava Spirits for an evening of local food, drinks, and connection, with bites from Garden Cafe. Come early, grab your Summit credentials. Included with Summit registration.
- Joppy Momma’s — Oct. 19 / 6pm-8pm Post-Summit Farm Tour with Burgers & Beverages

including networking sessions, expert insights, hands-on workshops, farm tours and more!

bringing together a collaborative network of food system stakeholders.

to increase understanding of food-system related challenges facing North Texas and develop participant agency.

focusing on 3 content tracks – Growing Community, Growing Food, Growing Resilience.
All presentations on Monday, October 19th, will take place at the University of North Texas at Dallas, in the Student Center and STEM buildings.


STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE SUMMIT:
Join growers, community activists, investors, educators, and food system practitioners for a brain boosting, boots on the ground experience with hands-on resources and darn good networking!
We are beyond grateful to welcome Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquin as a keynote speaker at this year’s DIG Summit.


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