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OUR MISSION
At the Farm to Fork Community Sustainability Alliance, Inc., our mission is to guarantee equitable access to fresh, nutritious, and affordable food for all, with a special focus on food-insecure families and the 9 million children across the U.S. who face hunger daily. We strengthen local agriculture—essential to this mission—by supporting farmers, cottage businesses, and artisans with comprehensive business resources, innovative commerce systems, and unwavering support. Through education on the food production journey—from seed to table—we empower communities to adopt sustainable practices and foster unity. When individuals come together in these shared spaces, they exchange knowledge, resources, and experiences, building strong, interconnected communities that support one another in achieving food security and sustainability goals.Our commitment to environmental stewardship ensures clean water, healthy soils, balanced ecosystems, and the protection of wildlife. We champion the future of food through seed-saving initiatives, sustainable farming practices, and community-supported food growth and preparation, making healthy, desirable food accessible to everyone. Together, our goal is to cultivate a sustainable future where no child goes hungry, where farmers and communities thrive together, where clean water and nurturing soils sustain us all, where wildlife and pollinators flourish alongside our farms and gardens, and where we honor and protect the natural gifts God has given us. In unity and stewardship, we strive to nourish both people and the planet for generations to come."
Purpose Statement
Farm to Fork Community Sustainability Alliance, Inc
The Farm to Fork Community Sustainability Alliance, Inc. (operating under FarmForkAlliance.org) is organized exclusively as a public benefit nonprofit for charitable, educational, and environmental purposes.
Our primary objectives include:
Charitable Activities:
Provide access to fresh, nutritious, and affordable food for food-insecure families and children. Support local farmers and cottage businesses to foster economic growth and sustainability. Empower families with nutritious food options and easy meal ideas.
Educational Activities:
Offer programs and resources on the importance of food production from seed to consumer. Conduct community cooking classes, workshops, and training sessions on sustainable practices, health, and wellness. Provide business education on startup, marketing, and operations for cottage businesses and artisans.
Environmental Stewardship:
Protect and enhance the natural environment through initiatives such as river and stream clean-ups, pollinator support, mushroom block recycling, and tree planting but not limited to these initiatives only. Promote biodiversity and environmentally-friendly practices for long-term agricultural and community viability. Explore and embrace new opportunities that enhance environmental health, sustainability, and the protection of ecosystems, biodiversity, and wildlife that support and balance this system.
Farmer Support and Well-being:
Provide farmers with resources addressing physical and mental health challenges, and exposure to hazardous chemicals. Facilitate access to professional services and community networks that support farmer well-being and resilience. Offer support for accounting, business planning, and accessing grants and services to help farmers sustain their businesses and families.
Support for Cottage Businesses, Artisans, and Markets:
Provide materials, education, and business support to cottage businesses, artisans, and market participants.Support entrepreneurs in developing products derived from agricultural resources. Facilitate partnerships between these entrepreneurs and local farmers, encouraging collaboration through individual gardens, cooperative gardens, or farm models. Develop and promote courses that guide cottage businesses and artisans in creating sustainable and profitable business models. Create infrastructure to support farmers, cottages businesses, and artisans in their startups and growth through commercial kitchens, bulk buying, benefits for health and financial areas, events, partnerships, e-commerce, and other necessary structure for seed to consumer delivery.
Community Engagement and Support:
Host free community events such as crafts, plant swaps, cooking demos, and workshops to foster community engagement, education, and resource sharing. Extend events and resources to classrooms, homeschoolers, and family homes for wider participation. Partner with organizations, businesses, and community members to achieve shared goals and maximize impact. Bring communities together through farmers markets, community and school gardens and programs, and home and kitchen gardens, strengthening community bonds, promoting education and awareness, enhancing food security, supporting local economies, encouraging sustainable practices, and empowering individuals.
Through these activities, the Farm to Fork Community Sustainability Alliance, Inc. is committed to sustainability, community impact, health and wellness, innovation, empowerment, resilience, education, collaboration, environmental stewardship, and biodiversity. Our aim is to build a sustainable and equitable food system that supports small businesses, farmers, artisans, and the broader community.
WHAT WE DO
Our Impact
We work towards creating a sustainable food system by promoting local and organic farming, providing education on nutrition and food preparation, and advocating for food justice. Our programs and initiatives aim to address food insecurity, support local farmers, and empower communities to make healthy food choices.