Here we are at day 2 of the Hazon Food Conference, and already there have been so many amazing moments of connection – between old friends reuniting here in California, between new friends who are excited to partner with each other on new food-related projects, and moments of personal “ah-ha” connections as exciting new ideas are shared during the sessions and at meals.

Below, are a series of images that help capture some of those connections.  Sometimes pictures are worth a thousand words.  This weekend, they’re worth a thousand tastes.  Btai Avon!

Two participants read through their options, as a roll of Adamah pickle labels looks stoically on.

A young participant reaches to new heights.

Ian teaches a group of families.

Like peas and carrots. Isn’t this what all conference orientations look like?

A table of spectacular menorahs at Chanukah candle lighting.

The Jew & The Carrot hangs out on a table.  The blue corn was grown by Michelle Grant of Los Angeles – a participant of last year’s conference, who attended a seed saving workshop.  She took some heirloom blue corn kernels home, planted them – and a year later, brought back her own dried corn!  What could be more amazing?