GOAL: Collaborate in the development of a vibrant local/ regional food production and distribution system.
Opportunity: Expanding the food production and distribution network locally and regionally is central to our vision for a sustainable food system. We are committed to being a cornerstone of the local food economy, helping to ensure that our community and region is capable of feeding itself.
Over the next 10 years we will:
- Commit energy and resources to developing a vibrant, economically viable business network that grows, processes, manufactures, and distributes food in our region.
- Invest capital in local and regional natural-food enterprise.
- Foster the development of local, regional, fair trade, organic, and cooperatively owned businesses.
