Feb 2026 - Cultivating Connections Webinar: Rural Food Security: Partnerships Driving Economic Development

‍Cultivating Connections Monthly Webinar Series

Join us on Wednesday, February 18, at 3:30 p.m. ET for the Hunger Nutrition and Health Action Collaborative Webinar Series. Connect with partners across the U.S. dedicated to ending hunger and building healthy communities. This webinar will highlight successful strategies, food and nutrition system changes, multisector partnerships, and community-building efforts.

During this month's partner call, you will learn about innovative partnerships and strategies that are strengthening rural food security and bolstering local economies. Our panelists include Rial Carver, Program Director of the Rural Grocery Initiative at Kansas State University; Chris Gessele, Cooperative Development Specialist at the North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives; and Jenna Gullickson, owner of Hoople Grocery Store in rural North Dakota.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn and connect. Please mark your calendar and join us for an engaging and informative session. Email your questions for the panelists to hnh@cdcfoundation.org.