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July 11, 2023

A photograph of a parking lot full of event tents with boxes of food under them -- volunteers serve up food to cars waiting in line.

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Food Fix around town: As a reminder, I’ll be moderating a panel at the Universal Food Forum in Washington tomorrow. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is the keynote speaker. Agenda is here. If you’re attending, say hi!