Larimer County Local Foods Task Force

200 W. Oak,Fort Collins CO 80524

17 November, 2021

Description

We will be meeting to discuss the face of Agriculture in Larimer County and how we can increase the Demand for Local Foods. Join us for a Brainstorming Session to gather ideas on how Larimer County can increase demand for locally produced foods. We would like to present to the Board of County Commissioners a curated list of ideas of projects or programs that could help support our local agriculture community by increasing demand for locally produced foods. Agenda Local Foods Task Force Workshop 1Increasing Demand for Local Foods Introductions – Kristin RameyPurpose of WorkshopPresentationsImportance of Ag to Larimer County – the Commissioners viewpoint - John Kefalas Opportunities to Drive Demand for Local Foods - Successes From a National Perspective - Karen Bassarab, Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable FuturePolicy and Opportunity Brainstorming (15 minute each)Meat and Poultry consumptionConsumer demand & Produce SeasonalityMarketing ChannelsPermanent Farmers Market/Food Hub VenueSchool Food ServiceRestaurantsRetail GroceryFood Co-opsIncreasing demand among Underserved PopulationsPolicies to improve Education and Marketing to consumer in Larimer County