FARM TO INSTITUTION IN OUR REGIONAL FOOD SYSTEM
We’re a six-state network of non-profit, public and private entities with a mission to strengthen our food system by increasing the amount of New England-grown and processed food served in our region’s schools, hospitals, colleges and other institutions. WHAT IS FINE?
There’s an imbalance in the New England food shed, with more producers in the north and more consumers in the south Food is already being moved around the region by food distributors and food service management companies New England is geographically small, making regional collaboration convenient and practical WHY A REGIONAL APPROACH?
NEW ENGLAND FOOD VISION Leverage points: Make the business case Link knowledge and narrative Develop leadership Popular engagement and activism !
I. FOOD SERVICE II. FARM TO CAMPUS III. METRICS IV. FOOD PROCESSING CURRENT PROJECTS
CONTRACTED FOOD SERVICE ACTION PROJECT
FARM TO CAMPUS NETWORK Photo by G. Bradt
METRICS PROJECT Farm to institution metrics dashboard launching next week! CHECK IT OUT AT DASHBOARD.FARMTOINSTITUTION.ORG
FOOD PROCESSING COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE Photo by Mad River Food Hub
Coming in Spring 2016 How do producers benefit from institutional markets? What are challenges and barriers to doing more? Stay tune for opportunity to win prizes! PRODUCER SURVEY
CRIS COFFIN Leadership Team Member VISIT US ONLINE Photo by Health Care Without Harm PETER ALLISON Network Director KEEP IN TOUCH!