Brant Food Systems Coalition
The Brant Food System Coalition was formed in 2010. The Coalition is made up of highly collaborative groups and individuals who hold a passion for local and sustainable food. We work collaboratively with the community to further our vision and mission. Some of these accomplishments include:
Developing the Brant Food Charter
Organizing a series of engagement events including the Brant Food Forum in 2017
Supporting the development of the Markets Around Town and more.
Our Vision:
Brant/Brantford has a resilient and diverse local food system that is inclusive, healthy, equitable, and sustainable.
Our Mission
We believe that through advocacy, action, planning, education, networking and coordination, our work will lead to a thriving regional food system that is socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable so that there is nourishment for everyone.
Our Values
· We recognize and respect each other’s strengths, roles, values, and place in the community
· We facilitate a strong learning culture
· We respect peoples’ time and contribution to the work of the Coalition
· We acknowledge when there is conflict and we are deliberate about finding resolutions
· We use a participatory planning model and engage representation from key sectors
For more information or to become involved contact: brantfoodsystemscoalition@gmail.com
