to build the local food movement in our community. We are a group of individuals, educators, farmers, businesses, nonprofit groups and students. We encourage all community members to grow, prepare, serve, purchase and consume local foods. Our goals are to: 1. Strengthen our community's capacity to feed itself and enhance its food security. 2. Educate youth and the community about the benefits of eating and producing foods from our local area. Benefits encompass many factors, including economy, environment, health, and sustainability. 3. Empower youth and adults to participate in community-wide change. 4. Improve community health by providing more opportunities for all community members to consume locally grown foods. 5. Support local businesses and strengthen the local economy by working to keep dollars flowing among our local producers, retailers and consumers. 6. Build capacity in the community to produce food.