Local Change, Global Impact
Envisioning a future where human well-being and environmental health flourish together through innovative, community-driven economic solutions.
Food Summit 2026
Save the date for the 4th annual Food Summit, which will take place April 22-23, 2026, in Edinburg, Texas! This event brings together farmers, ranchers, food businesses, aggregators, distributors, non-profit organizations, students, community leaders, and other food systems players from across the region with the goals of learning, networking, and identifying strategies to build a stronger, more resilient food system.
Scan the QR code or click here to share your contact information and receive updates about the event. You can learn more about the event by visiting our Food Summit page at the link below!
Upcoming Events
Our Services
Program Design & Evaluation
The team at IESH can help you design, implement, and evaluate interventions and programs that further your mission. Our work is informed by the latest public health and ecological research as well as current food systems challenges and opportunities. We can also connect you with organizations, initiatives, and resources that help you maximize impact.
Event Planning & Organization
Bring your convening to life with our experienced team of event organizers. From conferences to strategic networking events, our team excels at organizing large and small-scale gatherings that catalyze change, build connections, and drive growth. We can help you achieve results that are mission-driven, on time, and within budget.
Community Advocacy & Engagement
IESH staff are community leaders first and strategists second. We believe that lasting change is built on a foundation of community input and investment. We can advise you on coalition-building, strategic planning, increasing community engagement, and strengthening advocacy efforts. Together we can accomplish more!
Financial Landscape Mapping
Let our team of analysts help you discover the various financial resources that may be available to support your vision. From grants to bonds, we can help you get creative, approach investment from a new angle, navigate a wide array of public and private funds along the capital spectrum, and increase your organizational capacity.
Food System Vision for the Rio Grande Valley
This vision is meant to guide the development of scalable solutions relevant to the unique challenges and cultural wealth of the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) region. We invite you to read it, learn from it, and draw hope from it. If you you live or work in the RGV, we ask you to explore any ways you might be able to support or contribute to making this vision a reality.
