Build a strong regional food economy where communities and individuals prosper

Leverage purchasing power to support the regional food system through values-driven procurement

4.1: Adopt the Good Food Purchasing Policy (GFPP), which would align County food purchases with five values: environmental sustainability, valued workforce, nutrition, local economies, and animal welfare
4.2: Expand the impact of the Good Food Purchasing Policy (GFPP)

Support the development of, and equitable access, to food aggregation, distribution, and processing/manufacturing infrastructure

4.3: Advance the development of a community food hub
4.4: Facilitate access to commercial kitchens for community programs and new food entrepreneurs

Reduce barriers and promote opportunities for independent food businesses, restaurants and food workers

4.5: Reduce barriers for aspiring or new, small, local food entrepreneurs
4.6: Foster creation of food and agricultural cooperatives

County Self-Reported Progress Tracker