Meet our 2026 Speakers & Panelists
Bertrand Weber
Farm to School Innovator & Former Director of Culinary and Wellness Services for Minneapolis Public Schools
Bertrand Weber is a nationally recognized leader in school food system transformation with more than 40 years of experience across hospitality, large-scale food operations, and public education.
In 2004, he launched one of Minnesota’s first Farm to School programs, helping connect schools with local farmers and seasonal foods. From 2012 until his retirement in 2026, Bertrand served as Director of Culinary and Wellness Services for Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS), leading a return to scratch cooking and positioning MPS as a national model for high-quality, sustainable school meals.
He has held leadership roles with national school nutrition and Farm to School organizations and has received numerous honors, including the IFMA Silver Plate Award and multiple FAME awards.
Bertrand is a true Farm to School pioneer, and we’re honored to welcome him as this year’s Conference keynote speaker!
Prezidan ak Manadjè Jeneral
Traders Hill Farm
Sijè sesyon an: Lettuce Learn: The Produce Pro Quiz Show
Assistant Director
Red Apple Dining at Seminole County Public Schools
Sijè sesyon an: It’s About Quality – Fresh for Our Guests
Coordinator of Nutrition and Wellness
Red Apple Dining at Seminole County Public Schools
Sijè sesyon an: It’s About Quality – Fresh for Our Guests
Associate Professor
University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
Sijè sesyon an: Agroecology Design for Abundant Nature, Food and Community
Direktè Egzekitif
Agrikilti Florid nan salklas la
Sijè sesyon an: Interactive Water Science for the Classroom
Manadjè Pwogram
Agrikilti Florid nan salklas la
Sijè sesyon an: Interactive Water Science for the Classroom
School Garden Specialist
School District of Palm Beach County
Sijè sesyon an: Virtual Farm Field Trips: Bringing Agriculture to the Classroom
Kindergarten Teacher at Loxahatchee Groves Elementary School
School District of Palm Beach County
Sijè sesyon an: Virtual Farm Field Trips: Bringing Agriculture to the Classroom
Agriculture Teacher
Roosevelt Academy, Polk County Public Schools
Sijè sesyon an: A Farm at School, Roosevelt Farms’ 31-Year Journey
Facilitator
Rhode Island School Recycling Project
Sijè sesyon an: Trash Talk: Tackling Hunger, Food Waste and Recycling