Promote locally produced foods and goods to reduce food distribution impacts and promote local economic benefits.

Strategies

AG-6.1 Develop and disseminate communication campaigns about the value of locally produced food, including:

  • Fresh From Florida (Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services)
  • Redland Raised (Miami-Dade County)
  • Sustainable Floridians training program (Palm Beach County)

IMPLEMENTERS: extension offices, local governments, non-profit organizations, community-based organizations

STATE/FEDERAL PARTNERS: FDACS, USDA: FDACS

AG-6.2 Support farmers markets and other local distribution channels through reducing regulatory and permitting barriers and encouraging restaurants and food stores to offer locally grown food.

IMPLEMENTERS: local governments, economic development organizations,

agriculture industry, non-profit organizations, community-based organizations

STATE/FEDERAL PARTNERS: FDACS, USDA: FDACS