Did You Know?

FOOD IS AT THE CENTER OF RESILIENCE.

Here are four ways that a thriving regional foodshed supports a resilient community:

ECONOMIC

Each dollar spent at a produce farm using direct-to-consumer marketing channels generated 44 cents more in local economic activity than purely wholesale-oriented produce farms.1

ENERGY

The average American meal travels 1,500 miles. Sourcing from regional farmers and ranchers reduces the food miles and carbon footprint of your plate.2

ENVIRONMENT

Regional farmers are more likely to adhere to organic and natural growing processes.3

COMMUNITY

Regional food systems provide a sense of place by reconnecting producers, consumers, community places, and living beings across ecosystems.4

1 Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. “The Economic Impact of Locally Produced Food.” Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, 4 Aug. 2020 2 Rodale Institute, Impacts of Conventional & Organic Management Practices on Soil Health and Water Quality, 2020 3 The Journal of Sustainability Education, Placing Local Food Systems: Farm Tours as Place-Based Sustainability Education 4 ATTRA Food Miles: Background and Marketing, National Center for Appropriate Technology, 2008