Learn More About Food Security

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What's Going On in Mississippi?

Mississippi Food Policy Council

Mississippi's first food policy council has formed and wants your support!

Delta Regional Farmers Markets

The Delta's farmers markets are working together to develop and strengthen the local food economy.

Delta Directions

Research on regulations and legal aspects of local food systems development in Mississippi.

Farm to School

Report exploring the current status and future potential for building demand for local food by connecting local institutions directly with local farmers.

Innovative Solutions for Socially Disadvantaged Agricultural Producers in Mississippi

Explore the latest report from, Dr. John Green, Director of the Institute for Community-Based Research.

WhyHunger's CONNECT blog

Stories from community-based organizations who are leading by example and working together to build the movement to end hunger and poverty.

What's Going On Around the Country?

Community Food Security Coalition (CFSC)

CFSC is a North American coalition of over 300 diverse people and organizations working from the local to international levels to build community food security

Southern Sustainable Agriculture Working Group (SSAWG)

Resources and support for southerners seeking to build and maintain sustainable food solutions.

Food Environment Atlas–USDA

Interactive map for an overview of your community's ability to access healthy food.

Farm to Fork

North Carolina's model guide for building a sustainable food economy.

Model Programs

Food NYC

A Blueprint for a Sustainable Food System, a model guide for urban food systems development in Manhattan.

Kansas State University Rural Grocery Blog

Stories from successful rural grocery initiatives around the country.

Take Action

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EDUCATION TOOLS

Reach'em, Teach'em and Let'em Grow

A step-by-step guide for starting a garden and engaging your whole community, including kids, in the fun.

7 steps to Healthier Food and a Healthier Planet

A simple step-by-step guide for healthy living.

7 Ways to Get Healthier Food Into Your Community

A step-by-step guide to developing a local food system.

Food Security Learning Center

A comprehensive resources for information on all aspects of community food security.

Sustainable Agriculture Curriculum

A series of workshops from The Food Project to introduce youth and their leaders to the principles of sustainable agriculture and the food system.

Food For Thought and Action

A practical curriculum by Grassroots International for understanding how we can transform our food system for a healthier world.

Food for the SOL

A food, justice, and community building curriculum for youth from Seeds of Solidarity.

COMMUNITY AND CONGREGATIONAL GARDENS

American Community Gardening Association (ACGA)

A Guide for starting a garden in your own community.

Mississippi Master Gardeners Association

Training and certification in consumer horticulture and related areas.

Community Garden Legal Toolkit

Public Law Health & Policy's guide to the legalities of establishing a community garden.

SHOP LOCALLY

Local Harvest

Find healthy fresh local food anywhere in the country.

Fresh List

Find locally grown Mississippi produce in your area.