Community Agriculture Project
The Community Agriculture Project will support the development of the infrastructure necessary to create and sustain locally-based food systems throughout the state. Work will focus on expanding statewide production of organic and sustainable food by working with existing farmers and landowners. Understanding the barriers and opportunities related to the current food production and supply chain issues by considering consumer demand, affordability, access to food, access to land, and innovative ag-business models is critical to developing an economically viable food system. Direct assistance activities will include farmer and landowner education, organic and sustainable farm planning and mentoring, providing farmers with access to land through public and private lands management arrangements, and supporting the creation of new farm businesses throughout the state. Work on a set of best practices for use by municipalities, regional planning agencies and NGO’s that are both site-specific and prescriptive will support the establishment or continuation of food production on public and private lands. Activities will include farmer educational events, expanded farmers communication and outreach, and on-farm consulting and planning.
Specific information on the activities will be posted soon. We appreciate your feedback on this project.
