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Mission & Vision
Our Mission
To strengthen Western North Carolina's local food system by supporting farmer viability and ensuring local food remains affordable and accessible for all community members, regardless of socio-economic status.
Our Vision
A thriving Western North Carolina where farmers can make a living from the land, fresh local food is accessible to all families, and communities are connected through a strong, farmer-focused food system.
Core Values
Farmers First
Local Food for All
Community-Driven
We prioritize the needs, livelihoods, and long-term success of local farmers in every decision we make.
Community-Driven
Local Food for All
Community-Driven
Our work grows from the ground up—guided by relationships, collaboration, and the voices of those we serve
Local Food for All
Local Food for All
Stewardship of the Land
We believe everyone deserves access to fresh, healthy, locally grown food, regardless of income or circumstance.
Stewardship of the Land
Integrity & Transparency
Stewardship of the Land
We protect farmland and natural resources so future generations can farm, eat, and thrive here in WNC.
Integrity & Transparency
Integrity & Transparency
Integrity & Transparency
We are accountable to our farmers, partners, and community, ensuring honesty and clarity in all we do.
How We Work
We connect producers, families, and communities through programs that support farm viability, food access, and farmland preservation. We advance these goals through farmer support initiatives, food distribution channels, food access programs, community partnerships, and educational programs that strengthen our regional food system.
You cannot save the land apart from the people or the people apart from the land. To save either, you must save both.
Wendell Berry
The need for supporting farmland preservation in WNC hasn't changed in a long time.
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