San Francisco Farm Bureau to Host Second Annual Farm to Fork Dinner & Awards Ceremony

SAN FRANCISCO - EntSun -- The San Francisco Farm Bureau (SFFB) will host its Second Annual Farm to Fork Dinner & Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, December 17 at Fermentation Lab in Japantown.

Media, local elected officials, and community partners are invited to attend, cover, and participate in presenting awards recognizing leadership in agriculture, sustainability, education, and food innovation in San Francisco.

The event highlights the increasing importance of urban agriculture, agricultural education in K–12 schools, and the key role agriculture plays in supporting San Francisco restaurants, food businesses, and resilient local food systems.

EVENT DETAILS

WHAT:

• Second Annual San Francisco Farm Bureau Farm to Fork Dinner & Awards Ceremony
• Awards recognizing contributions to urban agriculture, agricultural education, innovation in food sustainability, and public advocacy
• Profiles of members and partners advancing agriculture in San Francisco
• Remarks from San Francisco Farm Bureau leadership and invited elected officials
• Local food, community networking, and a celebration of San Francisco's growing agricultural movement

WHO:

• San Francisco Farm Bureau leadership and members
• Award recipients from across agriculture, education, community programs, and industry
• Local and state elected officials (invited to participate in award presentations)
• Media representatives and community partner

AWARDEES:

• Leadership Appreciation Award: Carl Borden, Esq
• Game Changer / Board Member: Tyler Lyons
• Educator of the Year: Julio Contreras with University of California Cooperative Extension, 4H Program
• Community Impact Award: Derek Shen of New Thai Elephant
• Community Impact Award: Kathy Qui and Dong He of D&K Green Trading
• Teddy Fang Urban Farmer of the Year:  Mark Carlson - CA Master Beekeeper
• Ag Tech Innovation Award: Jake Winter
• Ambassador of the Year: Marnie Mendoza
• Food Security Champion: SF-Marin Food Bank
• Seeds of Change Advocate Award: Rob Bennaton (SF Cow Palace)

WHEN:
Wednesday, December 17, 2025

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5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
WHERE:
Fermentation Lab
Japantown, San Francisco
(Full venue details available at the link below

EVENT LINK:
https://sffarmbureau.org/event/sffb-farm-to-fork-dinner-and-awards-ceremony/

WHY THIS MATTERS

The San Francisco Farm Bureau advocates for a resilient, innovative, and sustainable future for agriculture in the city. This event highlights:

• The importance of urban agriculture and access to fresh, locally grown food
• Strengthening partnerships between food producers, educators, and policymakers
• Recognition of leaders who support sustainable agriculture and local food systems
• The role agriculture plays in climate resilience and community well-being
• How food grown across California directly connects to San Francisco restaurants, families, and neighborhoods

MEDIA RSVP / INQUIRIES
To RSVP, cover the event, or arrange interviews with SFFB leadership or award recipients, please contact:
San Francisco Farm Bureau
Email: communications@sffarmbureau.org
Website: www.sffarmbureau.org

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