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Mitch Hagney

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Director of Food Sustainability, San Antonio Food Bank

Mitch Hagney is the Director of Food Sustainability at the San Antonio Food Bank, where he leads a team cultivating over 70 acres of farmland and oversees initiatives to grow millions of pounds of produce for local families. With over 16 years of experience in San Antonio’s food system, Hagney is also the owner of Local Sprouts, a hydroponic farm and food hub, and formerly served as president of the Food Policy Council of San Antonio. His innovative work focuses on resilient farming practices, such as integrating drought-tolerant crops like figs, cactus, and amaranth, and advancing urban agriculture throughout the region. Hagney’s commitment to sustainable, community-oriented food systems is central to his impact on San Antonio’s future food security.

Oct. 3, 2025

140. The Food Bank is Harvesting Solutions to San Antonio’s Hunger

This week on bigcitysmalltown, we examine the role of food sustainability and local agriculture at the San Antonio Food Bank—an organization best known for feeding more than 100,000 people each week, but less recognized as on...
Guest: Mitch Hagney