Recipes for a Sustainable Food System in North Carolina
North Carolinians deserve a resilient, equitable food system.
Tools & Templates
Food & Solidarity Economy
We wanted to give a shout-out to the WNC Food Systems Coalition, formerly the WNC Food Justice Planning Initiative.
Examples of NC Food Assessments
Explore what other counties in NC have discovered and acted on after completing their food system assessments.
N.C. Food Council Member Orientation 2024 Template
This orientation packet serves as a tool to ground you in the purpose and possibilities of food councils; as well as, in our food council’s specific work.
Baseline Assessment Toolkit
A series of meetings with best practices and example activities todevelop a cross-sector group organized to positively impact food systems change.
Twelve Community Insights for a North Carolina that “Does Food Differently”
These leading insights came from facilitated conversations with different identity groups during the COVID-19 pandemic. They shared their reflections on the food system, their communities, and what could be different.
Principles for Taking Action on Racial Justice
Change is possible. Food is a way to bring people together to make it happen.
POLICY MEMO: Donation of Canned Foods Produced by Volunteer Groups
How North Carolina Municipalities Can Provide the Necessary Policy Framework for the Production of Food on Public Land.
The Use of Publicly Owned Vacant Land for Community Agriculture
How North Carolina Municipalities Can Provide the Necessary Policy Framework for the Production of Food on Public Land.
Backyard Chickens in the City
How Cabarrus County used present-use value tax income to support their Agricultural Economy