OVERVIEW: Join us for an eight-week workshop series designed for emerging community leaders passionate about transforming Dayton's food system. In this hands-on program, participants will learn about the local food landscape—what exists, the daily challenges we face, and innovative solutions that support community nourishment and collective sufficiency. Through expert-led sessions, you’ll explore topics like systemic issues, collaborative visioning, and storytelling to build essential skills for relational organizing. By the end, you’ll design a mini-campaign highlighting Dayton’s local economy to educate and engage our community, fostering sustainability and lasting connections. TRAINING TOPICS INCLUDE: Leadership Development Local Food System Analysis Asset Mapping Goal Setting Storytelling Engagement and Recruitment Techniques Marketing