Gleaning Conference

Participants discussed plans for future collaborations, networking and partnerships

Discussion of strategies for involving greater low-income participation and developing leadership from within

Discussion of ideas to engage community, increase outreach produce gleaned from urban areas

Ideas and strategies to increase awareness of gleaning groups and their missions

The group discussed ideas and best practices for working and engaging with volunteers

What safety regulations should gleaning programs be concerned about?

How organizations can centralize resources using technology and what are the potential barriers

Participants witnessed a diversity and range in farmers’ produce recovery engagement