Local Food System Development and MappingMajor Program

1187

Total Hours

Contributed.

17559

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

120

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

209

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of food partnerships formed through Extension coalitions

60

Number of restaurants/other institutions utilizing local food as a result of Extension programming

26

Number of Food System Maps created

28

Number of individuals reporting an increase in awareness of local food systems

2319

Number of those reporting the ability to confidently engage in community-based discussions on policy changes

83

Number of those who have participated in new activities related to stronger local food systems as a result of local food systems programming

1474

Number of partners engaged through Extension’s efforts

77

Stories

Farmers’ Markets are Essential

Farmers markets benefit producers, consumers, and communities. The Farmers Market Coalition explains that farmers markets preserve Americas rural livelihoods and farmland, stimulate local economies, increase access to fresh and nutritious foods, support healthy communities, and promote sustainability. During the COVID pandemic, with the disappearance of essential products from store shelves, local food sources were and are more important than ever.To follow COVID-specific guidelines for farmers ...

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