All proceeds from this campaign will go to support our work to connect and educate in support of our local food system. Local food system work is complex, therefore our mission is carried out through four audiences: producers, consumers, communities, and regional partners.

We pursue these priorities at the producer level by coordinating educational workshops, encouraging producer networks, providing technical support, and working on expanded market development. Key programs include the North Iowa Local Food Connection, the North Iowa Local Food Guide and the Producer Profile Project.

We pursue these priorities at the consumer level by promoting the purchase and consumption of locally produced foods through farmers markets, restaurants, and retail locations. Key programing includes recipe demonstrations at farmers markets, cooking classes, and promotion of local products through our online searchable database.

We pursue these priorities at the community level by connecting producers and food businesses and beginning local food system conversations that lead to programming. Key programing includes agri-tourism event development (Farm to Fork Events) and farmers market technical support.

We pursue these priorities at the regional level by developing partnerships and leading discussions on numerous connections throughout our regional food system. Key programing includes: facilitation of the North Iowa Local Food Coalition, hosting The Gathering: Coming Together Around Local Food, and being a key partner in Farm to School planning in North Iowa.