Virginia Food System Council

Collaborating to strengthen Virginia's food system from farm to table

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Our Mission

Working to advance a nutrient-rich and safe food system for Virginians at all income levels, with an emphasis on access to local food, successful linkages between food producers and consumers, and a healthy viable future for Virginia’s farmers and farmland.

What is a food system?

Farmers, distributors and others who grow and sell food come together with land and water as well as … [Continue Reading]

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About Us

We help ensure that all Virginians have access to healthy, affordable food grown right here in … [Continue Reading]

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Projects

We've held meetings and summits to bring farmers together with those who serve food, we've brought … [Continue Reading]

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Our Vision

The Virginia Food System Council envisions a sustainable food system contributing to the health, economic vitality and social well-being of all Virginians. We work to advance a nutrient-rich and safe food system for Virginians at all income levels, with an emphasis on access to local food, successful linkages between food producers and consumers, and a healthy viable future for Virginia’s farmers and farmland.

Get the Facts on Local Food

Health & Well-being: "Most Virginia public schools allocate between $1 and $2 to feed a student 1 meal per day. Salaries and wages for food service personnel are paid from this amount as well."

What is a food system?

Farmers, distributors and others who grow and sell food come together with land and water as well as the people in rural … [Read More...]

Our Members

Our directors come from state and local government agencies, schools and colleges and citizen groups of all … [Read More...]

Contact Us

Virginia Food System Council
P.O. Box 503
Buena Vista, VA 24416
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