Farmer foodshare will revitalize and expand its food hub

This initiative focuses on the development coordination and expansion of local and regional food business enterprises within the rapidly growing research triangle region of north carolina aiming to increase access to and availability of fresh locally produced agricultural products. The project will include operational enhancements including optimized internal systems and food safety technical assistance for producers alongside establishing new software solutions. Farmer foodshare seeks to benefit farmers ranchers processors and other stakeholders while also positively impacting local consumers through increased access to nutrientdense food options. The project will facilitate the creation of robust brand assets and marketing tools to recruit farmers and promote their products alongside educating area residents about accessing and utilizing locally grown agricultural products and establish data collection tools and practices for measuring food hub success. The successful completion of this project is expected to create infrastructure for supporting regionally produced agricultural goods and strengthening the overall food system within the research triangle region.