We’ve long known Oakland and the Bay Area to be a hotbed of farming and foodie activity. A number of these local farmers, foodies, chefs and food justice activists happen to be amazing women, and some of these women are profiled in a new book out by local writer Temra Costa.

Costa’s book, Farmer Jane: Women Changing the Way We Eat, shines a bright light on the efforts of 30 women active in shaping the nation’s food system. This Thursday, Costa and some of the Bay Area women profiled in her book are gathering for a combo restaurant opening, book reading, and round table discussion at the new restaurant Revival Bar + Kitchen.

Oakland’s own do-it-yourself farmer Novella Carpenter, author of her own tome on intensive farming in downtown Oakland, is a featured guest, along with Willow Rosenthal, who founded City Slicker Farms, a nonprofit that helps West Oakland residents get better food access by planting backyard gardens and running urban farms.

Other Bay Area female food phenoms making an appearance include filmmaker Deborah Koons Garcia, chef Jessica Prentice, and farmer Nancy Vail. The food promises to be delicious, and the talk inspiring – show up!