Chef Ed Porter visited UC Merced, the SMART Farm and local farms in April and has created short film of his visit . There will be a screening with a guest panel discussion to follow featuring local farmers, winemakers and ranchers.

📅 Date: November 7th, 5:30pm
📍 Location: UC Merced Grand Ballroom

Following the film, stick around for an insightful panel discussion with some of the most respected leaders in agriculture with Central Valley roots:

🌿 Marc Marchini – J. Marchini Farms
🌿 Rizpah Bellard – Nova Farming
🌿 Brenae Royal – Leader in the Wine Industry
🌿 Dave Souza – Sweet Potato Farmer & Founder of Corbin Cash Distillery

To top it off, enjoy food samples featuring produce and products from the local farms showcased in the film!