World Food Day 2026
International Year of the Woman Farmer
Image created by Shianna Harrison (Native American Community Academy)
Join us on Sunday afternoon, October 18, 2:30-4:00 p.m., at the Indigenous Farm Hub, 6370 Corrales Rd, in Corrales, to help us celebrate women farmers in New Mexico and other places around the globe.
Our theme this year is linked to the Food and Agriculture Organizaton's International Year of the Woman Farmer campaign. We will hear personal stories from several women in New Mexico, from different backgrounds and skills, on the challenges and successes related to growing crops and performing other functions to feed their communities. According to the FAO, women play crucial roles across agrifood systems, but also face more precarious working conditions, heavier workloads, and unequal access to resources.
Schedule
Welcome. Indigenous Farm Hub
World Food Day Song. Keri Sutter and Cody Broyles (Surgite) and others.
Land Acknowledgement: Judy Messal, Interfaith Hunger Coalition
Blessing of Crops: Alicia Lopez, Running Medicine
Introduction: Pam Roy, Farm to Table & NM Food and Agriculture Policy Council
1. Alice Tsoodle, Indigenous Farm Hub
2. Amy Rogers, Desert Hives
. Rabbi Josie Boskoff, Congregation Nahalat Shalom
3. Saleema Robinson, Melissa McCue, Agrabiilty
4. Victoria Martine, The Semilla Project
Joseph Karatoprak, Turkish Raindrop Foundation
5. Nicole Lett, National Young Farmers Coalition
Pueblo Blessing
6. Ari Herring/Jessica Swan, Rio Grande Food Project
Caroline Hess, Albuquerque Baha'i Center
7. Cathy Day, Return Peace Corps Volunteer, Niger
Ryan Tate, First Congregational Church, Interfaith Power & Light
8. Maya Kwon/Tiarra Little, NACA Land Based and Learning
Ashleigh Salt, Indigenous Farm Hub, Diné/Navajo Blessing
World Food Day Song: Cody Broyles, Keri Sutter (Surgite) and others
Closing Remarks and Thank Yous Carlos Navarro (Interfaith Hunger Coalition)
Please RSVP via this Eventbrite link. There is absolutely no cost to attend (and you don't need to bring a QR code or ticket). This is just for planning purposes to help us keep track of how many people might be coming.
Need a Ride?
We also have an alternate transportation option to the event. NACA has generously offered the use of one of their mini vans. Please meet at the parking lot of Target on I-25 and Paseo del Norte at 1:30 p.m. Space is limited, so please email Maya Kwon, kwon@nacaschool.org or breadnm@gmail.com if you'd like a ride to Corrales on Oct. 18.
The event is organized and/or supported by the Interfaith Hunger Coalition, Surgite: A Sacred Dance Company, the Turkish Raindrop Foundation in Albuquerque, Indigenous Farm Hub, the Native American Community Academy (NACA), and Farm to Table-New Mexico/NM Food and Agriculture Policy Council.
Mark Your Calendars
October 17
Rio Grande Food Project's Hike to End Hunger
You are invited to participate in the Rio Grande Food Project's 11th Annual Hike to End Hunger on Saturday, October 17, 10:00 am to 12:30 pm, at Pat Hurley Park Lower Loop Details in the graphic below. Online Registration is OPEN & FREE!
October 25
Interfaith Power & Light-NM/El Paso Fall Gathering
As we celebrate our work over the past year alongside you and your communities of faith, spirit, and conscience! The evening will begin outside at the beautiful labyrinth of Covenant Presbyterian Church, 9315 Candelaria Rd. NE, Albuquerque, featuring ceremony, song, and dance in both gratitude and lament with our sacred sister Water. In this year of extreme drought, in which the suffering of creation has been undeniable around us, we are reflecting on the truth that the: river lives in us. We hope you can join us on Sunday, October 25, 5:30-8 pm Register Here
October 25
Turkish Raindrop Foundation Monthly Brunch
Commemorating World Food Day
Location: 7901 Mountain Rd NE (near Pennsylvania and Mountain)
Featuring a speaker from Roadrunner Food Bank
Watch for Registration Details
November 14
Lutheran Advocacy Ministry-NM Fall Conference
December 1-3
Roots and Resilience Conference (Farm to Table)
December 1–3, 2026
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
Hosted by Farm to Table’s New Mexico Farmer Innovation Program
Join farmers, ranchers, and food system leaders from across New Mexico on December 1–3, at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. 2401 12th Street NW, Albuquerque, for three days of connection, collaboration, and practical tools to strengthen New Mexico agriculture. Hosted by Farm to Table’s New Mexico Farmer Innovation Program. See Conference Schedule. Register here (unless you're applying for a scholarship-info. below)
Early Bird Pricing ends Oct 5 at 11:59pm or if the conference sells out before that.
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