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Food System

Development

Cultivating a Sustainable & Equitable Food Future For Chatt Hills

Aims to create a sustainable food system by setting clear goals, supporting local farmers, educating the public, improving food access, and developing supportive food production infrastructure.

Objectives: 

  • Set clear and measurable goals for sustainable food system development.

  • Support local farmers through financial, technical, and educational assistance.

  • Educate the public about the importance of local agriculture and sustainable food systems.

  • Improve access to healthy, locally-produced food for all community members.

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Proposed
Initatives

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Food System Planning

  • Develop a comprehensive city food system plan, outlining goals for sustainable agriculture, food security, and economic growth within the community.

  • Evaluate ongoing progress against established metrics.

Local Food Policy Council

  • Create a local food policy council made up of community stakeholders to contribute to the food system vision for Chattahoochee Hills and help advocate for necessary changes and support.

Infrastructure Development

  • Invest in shared resources such as processing facilities, distribution networks, storage solutions, commercial kitchens, and transportation to support local food production and reduce barriers for farmers and food entrepreneurs.

Collective Marketing & Sales

  • Create a regional brand for local products, establish cooperative marketing efforts, and develop shared sales platforms/outlets for farmers.

Technical Assistance

  • Offer trainings in partnership with established organizations to support local farmers.

  • Identify and apply for relevant grants for food system and farmer support.

Food Access Initiatives

  • Establish and support food distribution programs.

  • Develop partnerships with local food banks and area farmers.

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