New report charts a path to equity and sustainability in KC regional food system

“Growing an Equitable & Sustainable Food System: A Plan for Collaborative Action in Regional KC,” a newly published report, outlines specific and collaborative steps for achieving an equitable and sustainable food system for the Kansas City area. The eight goals and 27 strategies outlined in the plan address food security, support for workers, buying local, careers in the food system, land access, infrastructure, retail markets and resources.

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Stakeholders from more than 16 community organizations worked together to identify needs, conduct an assessment, and chart this path to an equitable and sustainable regional food system.

Cultivate KC, Groundwork NRG, KC Healthy Kids, Mid-America Regional Council and New Growth, received funding from the USDA Regional Food System Partnerships program to coordinate the effort, to conduct an assessment and make the recommendations.

“While we celebrate this milestone, it lays out years of work to come. I hope it leads to new connections and support for existing and future projects,” says Andrea Clark, director of food systems planning for KC Healthy Kids. Next, the group will seek funding to implement the plan region-wide.

The project team will be coordinating efforts to apply for an implementation and expansion grant through the USDA Regional Food System Partnerships program in spring 2024.​