FOOD & AGRICULTURE SYSTEMS

Local and regional food systems are beginning to realize their potential as a means to address economic, health, and environmental goals simultaneously. In Central Appalachia there is a vibrant collaborative network of development practitioners, food and farm businesses, and food and agriculture-focused funders. This collection of regional actors are pursuing aligned strategies that grow food businesses, create jobs, conserve farmland, protect natural resources, and increase access to fresh healthy foods.

about the FOOD & AGRICULTURE SYSTEMS group

The Food & Agriculture Systems Group and the Central Appalachian Network are working together to strengthen the region’s capacity for food system development by connecting funders and practitioners within specific sub-regions and across the region. We have formed this joint group to deepen relationships, foster learning and analysis, leverage resources, and enhance connectivity.

next Food & Agriculture Systems Group Meeting

To be Scheduled

AFN Members Only

Members

Group Participants:

Bill Woodrum, Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation

Christopher Worman, Connect Humanity

Carol Pickering, Educational Foundation of America

Zack Hall, Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky

Amalia Mendoza, Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky

Beth Jones, Greater Clark Foundation

Baylen Campbell Invest Appalachia

Andrew Crosson, Invest Appalachia

Lori Udall, Sacharuna Foundation

Hylie Voss, Sugar Bush Foundation

Marlo Long, Truist

Brandy Hudson, Weissberg Foundation

Daniel Grizzard Anne & Gene Worrell Foundation

Holly Hatcher Anne & Gene Worrell Foundation