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Community Food Systems

Building resiliency, health, and economic vitality for Kansas communities – from food production on farms to food on every plate.

Community Food Systems

Collaborative local food systems include produce, process, distribute, access, consume, and recover.

Working towards a sustainable local food system future that preserves, protects and enhances environmental, economic, and social assets with research-based information, education and expertise.

The food system is everything that is part of ensuring that people have the food they need to survive and thrive - from production through processing, distribution, consumption, and food waste management - if it involves food in some way, it is part of the food system.

Our Work

The Community Food Systems team has collected many resources to help others navigate the local food system. Whether you're a consumer, community leader, entrepreneur or just interested in growing your own food, we have resources for you.

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