Rooted in Arizona

Tuesday, August 26 | 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort
10000 N Oracle Road
Tucson, AZ 85704

Strengthening Arizona’s Local Food System, Together

The Good Food Forum is where change makers in Arizona’s food economy come to connect, collaborate and drive real solutions. From producers and chefs to advocates and educators, this one-day event brings together voices from every corner of our region to build a more resilient, inclusive and accessible local food future.

Through interactive panels and hands-on workshops, attendees gain knowledge, build relationships and take away actionable strategies to strengthen Arizona’s food system — from farm to table and everywhere in between.

If you care about the future of food in Arizona, the Forum is where the work — and the movement — comes to life.

 
 
 
 

2025 Forum Themes

With this year’s theme, Rooted in Arizona, we’ll explore how being grounded in place and community can guide us through uncertainty and into resilience. From Indigenous knowledge keepers and local farmers to food lovers and policy advocates, this event brings together a vibrant cross-section of those working to strengthen our food system from the ground up.

  • Track 1: Unlocking Opportunity – Tools and Resources to Strengthen Your Farm Business

  • Track 2: Seeds of Sovereignty – Indigenous Foodways

  • Track 3: Rooted Resilience – Community, Culture and Care in Arizona’s Food System

Keynote Panel: Arizona's Sixth "C"

What if caring for the land was the key to feeding our future? This year’s keynote panel reimagines Arizona’s iconic “5 C’s” by adding a vital sixth: Conservation. Hear from a farmer, brewer, conservationist and food innovator who are working together to prove that protecting natural resources isn’t a sacrifice — it’s a recipe for stronger farms, better food and thriving communities.

 
 

2025 Guest Speakers

 
 

Instructions: Open the link which will default to today’s date, select your actual arrival and departure dates, click “Update”

The contracted rate is available 3 days pre and post the event dates, subject to availability.

Hotel: El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort

Event: Good Food Forum Event Room Block August 25-26, 2025

Please note, the entire URL must be copied and pasted for it to work properly. Please share this link with anyone who needs to book a room reservation at the discounted rate.

For guests with questions or needing assistance, please contact one of our in-house reservations Group Housing Coordinators. Elicia Robles can be reached at 520-544-1155 or elicia.robles@hilton.com and Riley Knutson can be reached at 520-544-1148 or riley.knutson@hilton.com (M-F, 8:30-4:30).

Simply copy and paste the URL above into your browser to access the special rate of $159 exclusive of tax and a $15 resort fee. The Resort fee includes the following:

  • Any local and 1-800 access guest room calls

  • Two complimentary bottles of water upon arrival

  •  10% off massage treatments at SpaWell

  • 10% off General Store Shop

  • Daily use of fitness facilities and fitness classes

  • 2-hour use of Hotel’s bikes per room per day

  • 1 hour use of putting green per day

  • 1 hour use of driving range per room per day

 

Our 2025 Good Food Forum Sponsors

We are seeking sponsors — learn more here