Working to create a sustainable and just food system in Worcester and beyond!
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Goals
Individually and collectively we will:
• EDUCATE ourselves, the community and policy makers on food systems and built environment issues that concern our city.
• ADVOCATE within our circles of influence for environment, policy, and systems change.
• ELIMINATE inequity as it relates to food access and a healthy, safe built environment.
• COLLABORATE widely to maximize efforts and create synergy between the food system and built environment to effect a cultural change towards healthy eating and active living.
• INCORPORATE diverse perspectives and members so as to fully represent the Worcester community.
• CELEBRATE our assets, actions, and accomplishments .
What is a “food system” and “built environment”?
Food system: A food system includes all processes involved in producing food for people: growing, harvesting, processing, packaging, transporting, marketing, consuming, and disposing of food and food-related items. It also includes all the natural resources, labor, infrastructure, and equipment needed for each step in the food system.
Built Environment: The built environment (as opposed to the natural environment) is the part of the environment formed and shaped by people, including but not limited to: buildings, parks, roads, sidewalks, signs, trails, and utilities, and other public and private elements.
Engaging diverse partners to foster a healthy and just food system and active community environment.
