Gaston County – Develop a local foods strategic plan that is supported by the community
SARE PDP Extension & Community Partnerships
Project Plan
- CBFS advisory council
- Outreach and development of strategy
- Community Food System Plan
Key Sub Activities
- CBFS advisory council development
- April 27th CBF Advisory Committee meeting
- Outreach
- June 2010 -Produce County video, radio spots, and Gazette articles
- Summer 2010 community engagement events
- Summer 2010 focus groups with farmers, economic development, institutions & others.
- August 2010, CBF Advisory mtg.
- CFS plan
- Review of input and preparation of report and plan proposal
- September 2010, Open house to review plan
- September 30th, present plan to elected officials seminar
- Governmental approval of plan
Outcomes
- Increased partnerships and collaboration between stakeholders and gov officials, etc
- Increased consumer outreach and education on local and seasonal foods
- Increased infrastructure for potential outcomes on lowered health care, positive economic impact, farmland protection
Evidence of Activities, their Quality & Outcomes
- Identify 15-20 partner/key stakeholders
- Mass communications reach 30,000+ residents
- Engage 200-300 residents in learning about local foods and providing input into local food initiatives.
- Estimated impacts of plan after one year, five years