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.
We've held meetings and summits to bring farmers together with those who serve food, we've brought … [Continue Reading]
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
Community & Environment:
According to the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, on average, food travels 1,300 to 1,500 miles from farm to fork and 4 to 7 days before reaching the store.
