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The City of Flagstaff Sustainability Division recently issued Flagstaff and Northern Arizona 2024 Community Food Systems Assessmentyou can view it here. Learn moreFunded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Community Food Systems Assessment (CFSA) will conduct an in-depth study of food systems, food access and food distribution in Flagstaff and northern Arizona. The assessment will complete the first of three phases of the “Assessing and Growing Sustainable Community Food Systems” project.

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CFSA is a collaborative effort that reflects the commitment and support of people committed to establishing a sustainable and equitable food system.

“The report serves as a tool to develop policy and investment strategies that address key barriers and leverage existing strengths to improve public health, promote community building, and increase the capacity of local food systems to better serve the needs of residents. These findings are essential for integrating sustainable food systems into policy guiding plans such as the Flagstaff Carbon Neutral Plan and the 2045 Regional Plan.”

Community engagement is essential to this process because it fosters creative partnerships, brings diverse voices into the decision-making process, promotes equity, and advances community-driven goals.

All community members are invited to join the next phase of this project to foster a sustainable, resilient and equitable food system in Northern Arizona for the benefit of all. For more information and how to get involved, please visit: Learn more.

For related questions, please contact City of Flagstaff Food Systems Coordinator Natalie Pearson at natalie.pierson@flagstaffaz.gov or 928-213-2158.

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