A local food system refers to the network that connects local producers and consumers, promoting the consumption of locally-grown food. Local food systems are an integral part of resilient communities.
Buying and selling foods locally strengthens local economies and helps keep family farmers farming. It also creates a connection between consumers and local farmers that enhances both individual and community health. NCAT offers a wide range of support for farmers and ranchers wanting to market their products within their regions, as well as support for schools, institutions, and farmers markets to help facilitate these local economic relationships.
