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Food Works is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a sustainable food economy in Southern Illinois.
Through farmer training and consumer education, Food Works promotes long-term farming networks that create healthy soils, healthy food, and healthy communities in the 23 counties that make up Southern Illinois.
Food Works envisions a region where:
- Local farmers have access to education they need to be economically, ecologically, and socially sustainable.
- The community has equitable access to food that is grown on sustainable farms in Southern Illinois.
- Increasingly, community members value locally grown food for its contributions to our health, our environment and our economy.
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ProgramsFood Works promotes local, sustainable food systems development for southern Illinois through initiatives that include its major programs: Southern Illinois Farm Beginnings, the Southern Illinois Farming Alliance, and the Farmers Market Support. While our role is continually evolving, we keep our focus on nurturing a food system that supports farmers and human and ecosystem health.
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Get InvolvedGet involved by becoming a member, volunteering at one of our events, or participating in the Eat Local Challenge. Check out the Events tab for information on upcoming Field Days, workshops, and special events.
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ResourcesLearn more about local food and sustainable agriculture in southern Illinois. Access our Community Food Assessment, find links for farmers, links for consumers, and information about our documentary, Gaining Ground.
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