Opening a five-day series of Urban Grown events—culminating in the Urban Grown Tour of urban farms and community gardens on June 27-28—a panel of community leaders explores the past decade of urban agriculture and local food in Kansas City and what the future may hold. Kansas City Star food editor and restaurant critic Jill Wendholt Silva leads the discussion. Joining her are KC Councilman Scott Wagner, Assistant City Manager Kimiko Gilmore, Cultivate Kansas City co-founder and Executive Director Katherine Kelly, Ivanhoe neighborhood Health Initiatives Manager Dina Newman, and organic farmer and food activist Brooke Salvaggio.

The reception is provided by Renee Kelly’s Harvest, The Farmhouse, and The Sundry, and beer is provided by Boulevard Brewing Company.