The local environmental agriculture project coop will advance the roanoke foodshed networks RFN threeyear implementation plan building upon the networks established foundation of collaborative…

The local environmental agriculture project coop will advance the roanoke foodshed networks RFN threeyear implementation plan building upon the networks established foundation of collaborative relationships and systems thinking. This project aims to bolster the roanoke regional food system by facilitating idea sharing and strengthening connections among farmers ranchers processors and other stakeholders. The project will focus on creating a more resilient food system through several key initiatives expanding farmer networks coordinating value chains and supporting the viability of regional food producers. The project will also drive awareness and support for the roanoke regional food economies through collective marketing and branding efforts. Furthermore the local environmental agriculture project coop will compile data across all sectors of the food system to identify strategic leverage points for systemic change and to build a compelling case for regional food system investment.