FARMS to Table 2026: Cultivating Community. Honoring Tradition. Growing the Future.
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FARMS to Table 2026
Cultivating Community. Honoring Tradition. Growing the Future.
Join the North Dakota Tribal College System and the NSF AgTech Engine in North Dakota for an inspiring afternoon celebrating Indigenous agriculture, food sovereignty, and the future of food.
For generations, Indigenous peoples have cultivated the land through sustainable agricultural practices rooted in traditional ecological knowledge and a deep relationship with the natural world. Today, North Dakota's five Tribal Colleges continue that legacy by blending ancestral knowledge with modern research, education, and innovation to strengthen communities and build resilient food systems.
FARMS to Table is more than a meal—it's an opportunity to experience how Indigenous knowledge, agriculture, education, and community come together to shape the future.
Your Experience Includes:
A Curated Dining Experience
Enjoy a thoughtfully curated luncheon prepared by acclaimed Indigenous chefs using ingredients grown in North Dakota Tribal College gardens and sourced from local farmers and producers.
A Celebration of Indigenous Agriculture
Discover how North Dakota's Tribal Colleges are advancing food sovereignty, sustainable agriculture, workforce development, and community wellness through the NSF ND AgTech Engine.
Indigenous Harvest Marketplace
Browse a vibrant marketplace featuring fresh produce, handcrafted goods, and agricultural innovations from Tribal Colleges and Tribal community growers. Meet the people behind the products and learn how local food systems are creating healthier communities.
Cultural Entertainment
Experience the richness of Indigenous cultures through storytelling, music, and dance performances that celebrate the traditions and creativity of Tribal Nations while honoring the connection between food, land, and community.
Connect with Leaders and Changemakers
Meet Tribal leaders, educators, students, growers, researchers, chefs, industry partners, and community members who are working together to cultivate a healthier, more sustainable future.
Event Details:
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Eclipse Event Center | Bismarck, North Dakota
Reserve your seat today!
The North Dakota Tribal College System (NDTCS) is a nonprofit consortium representing North Dakota's five Tribal Colleges:
- Cankdeska Cikana Community College
- Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College
- Sitting Bull College
- Turtle Mountain College
- United Tribes Technical College
Working together, these institutions strengthen higher education, research, workforce development, and community partnerships while preserving Indigenous knowledge and advancing opportunities for Tribal Nations throughout North Dakota.
Through collaborative initiatives in agriculture, technology, health, education, and economic development, the Tribal Colleges are preparing future leaders while helping build stronger, healthier, and more resilient communities.
Learn more at: https://ndtcs.org/
The NSF AgTech Engine in North Dakota is a statewide collaboration bringing together agriculture, research, education, industry, Tribal Nations, entrepreneurs, and community partners to advance agricultural innovation and strengthen food systems.
Learn more at: farmsfeedstheworld.com