The northeast community council INC. Will develop a communitybased initiative focused on increasing local food purchasing by households meeting the united way alice criteria within the tricorner…

The northeast community council INC. Will develop a communitybased initiative focused on increasing local food purchasing by households meeting the united way alice criteria within the tricorner region of new york connecticut and massachusetts. This project will assess the marketplace technology and infrastructure needs and limitations alongside formulating marketing strategies and establishing partnerships with regional growers particularly ranchers and processors practicing sustainable farming methods. The studys anticipated outcomes include a detailed financial model evaluating the earnings GAP to afford local food and a proposed sliding scale program designed to address access barriers. The project will examine the viability of expanding the market for regionally produced agricultural products. The study will also explore potential partnerships with organizations such as q farms and the glynwood center for regional food and farming. The primary beneficiaries of this initiative will be the alice households within the tricorner region alongside the regional growers and stakeholders involved in the production and distribution of local food. The projects completion will result in a comprehensive plan ready for development into a business plan and application for program funding.