General About the Organization/Mission
The Appalachian Virginia Food Systems Network is composed of individuals and organizations that are committed to a just, fair, and ecologically resilient southwest Virginia food system.
Basic Info
Type of Organization | Network in Development |
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Primary Contact | Kelli Scott |
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Issues of Focus
The AVFSN has used the Whole Measures for Community Food Systems to structure some of its food systems organizing.
- Justice and Fairness
- Strong Communities
- Vibrant Farms
- Healthy People
- Thriving Local Economies
- Sustainable Ecosystems
The AVFSN is committed to creating the conditions for new and emergent collaborations related to food systems change.
History of Organization
The AVFSN has emerged form multiple streams of work: Virginia Cooperative Extension, Appalachian Foodshed Project, Virginia AARP. The AVFSN was previously named the Appalachian Virginia Food Systems Council.
Programs and Projects
LocalWiki for Food Systems Collaboration
Community Food Security Assessment
Events
Appalachian Virginia Food Systems Network Convening, March 18th, 2016
List of participating organizations
Resources
Community Food Security Assessment
Organizations related to Food Systems in Southwest Virginia
List of Organizations and Agencies
Get Involved with the AVFSN
Linked Initiatives
Food and Farming on the Blue Ridge Plateau
NRV+ Community Work Sessions
Food Systems Connectivity Convening (Far SW VA and NE TN)
Community, Local and Regional Food Systems of Virginia (Cooperative Extension)
LocalWiki for Central Appalachian Food Systems
Partners and Frequent Collaborators
- Virginia Food Systems Council
- Appalachian Foodshed Project
- AARP - Virginia
- Appalachian Sustainable Development
- Southwest Virginia Fresh (SO Fresh)
- SustainFloyd
- Grayson LandCare
- Virginia Cooperative Extension
- Appalachian Foodshed Project
Future Developments for This Wiki
- Add hyperlink for social media, partners, frequent collaborators
- Add pages for the following AVFSN participants: