ListoPedia

Local Food Movements

This dataset encompasses various movements and initiatives related to sustainable food practices and community engagement in agriculture. It provides insights into the establishment and focus areas of these movements, as well as their key activities and online presence.
  • Movement Name: The name of the movement or initiative focusing on sustainable food practices.
  • Location: The geographical area where the movement is primarily active.
  • Year Established: The year the movement or initiative was founded.
  • Focus Area: The specific aspect of food systems or agriculture that the movement addresses.
  • Key Activities: A brief description of the main activities or operations of the movement.
  • Website: The URL for the official website of the movement, providing more information.

Download Files

XLSXHTMLMDPDF
JSONTXTXMLCSV
YAMLTSVODS

Sample Data

Movement Name Location Year Established Focus Area Key Activities Website
Farm to Table USA 2008 Local Sourcing Connecting local farms with restaurants https://www.farmtotable.com
Slow Food Italy 1986 Sustainable Agriculture Promoting local food cultures https://www.slowfood.com
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) USA 1986 Direct Farm Sales Subscription-based local produce delivery https://www.csacenter.org
Locavore USA 2005 Local Eating Promoting consumption of local foods https://www.locavores.org
Buying Clubs Global 1990s Bulk Purchasing Group buying of local goods https://www.buyingclubs.org
Farmers' Markets USA 1970s Local Commerce Weekly markets for local producers https://www.farmersmarketcoalition.org
Food Not Bombs USA 1980 Food Justice Collecting surplus food for distribution https://www.foodnotbombs.net
Seed Libraries USA 2010s Seed Sharing Community resources for heirloom seeds https://www.seedlibraries.org
Urban Agriculture Movement Global 2000s Food Sovereignty Transforming urban spaces for food production https://www.urbanagriculture.org
Food Sovereignty Movement Global 1996 Community Control Empowering communities to control their food systems https://www.foodsovereignty.org
Transition Towns UK 2005 Sustainable Living Grassroots initiatives for resilience and local food https://www.transitionnetwork.org
Agricultural Cooperatives Global 19th Century Cooperative Farming Collaborative farming initiatives https://www.coop.org
Permaculture Network Global 1970s Sustainable Design Ecological design based on natural ecosystems https://www.permaculture.org
National Heirloom Expo USA 2011 Biodiversity Celebrating heirloom varieties https://www.theheirloomexpo.com
EcoVegan USA 2010 Plant-Based Living Promoting local and sustainable vegan food https://www.ecovegan.com
Food Hub USA 2010 Farm-to-Institution Facilitating local food distribution https://www.foodhubs.org
Local Food Exchange USA 2011 Community Bartering Bartering local food products https://www.localfoodexchange.com
Young Farmers Coalition USA 2012 Farm Advocacy Support for young and beginning farmers https://www.youngfarmers.org
Urban Roots USA 2009 Food Education Urban farming and food justice education https://www.urbanroots.org
Green Markets USA 1979 Sustainable Commerce Promoting local, sustainable goods https://www.greenmarkets.com
Share the Harvest USA 2015 Food Distribution Harvest sharing initiatives https://www.sharetheharvest.org
Food4Farmers Global 2012 Food Security Supporting farmers affected by crisis https://www.food4farmers.org
Local Harvest USA 2000 Local Food Directory Online directory of local food producers https://www.localharvest.org
Field to Family USA 2008 Local Sourcing Connecting local artisans with consumers https://www.fieldtofamily.org
Reconnect with Food USA 2014 Food Education Increasing awareness of local food systems https://www.reconnectwithfood.org
FoodCorps USA 2011 Food Education Bringing local food education to schools https://www.foodcorps.org
Food Justice Movement USA 2000s Equitable Food Systems Advocating for equitable food access https://www.foodjustice.org
Eat Local Challenge USA 2010 Local Eating Encouraging local food consumption month https://www.eatlocalchallenge.com
Start Farming USA 2010 Farmer Education Providing resources and training for new farmers https://www.startfarming.org
Sustainable Agriculture Network USA 1990 Sustainable Farming Practices Promoting sustainable farming techniques https://www.sare.org
Heritage Food Project USA 2013 Cultural Foods Preserving traditional food practices https://www.heritagefoodproject.org
Food as Medicine Coalition USA 2015 Health and Nutrition Promoting local food in healthcare https://www.foodasmedicinecoalition.org
Backyard Gardens Network USA 2012 Urban Gardening Promoting home gardening initiatives https://www.backyardgardens.org
Pollinator Partnership USA 1997 Biodiversity Protection of pollinators through local initiatives https://www.pollinator.org
Good Food Movement USA 2000s Healthy Food Access Advocating for access to healthy foods https://www.goodfoodmovement.org
Community Gardens USA 1970s Urban Agriculture Creating gardens in urban areas https://www.communitygarden.org
Food Rescue USA 2010s Food Waste Reduction Saving surplus food from landfills https://www.foodrescue.org
Vital Communities USA 1998 Local Economy Supporting local food systems https://www.vitalcommunities.org
Food and Farm Education USA 2009 Agricultural Education Education programs in food and farming https://www.foodandfarmeducation.org
Local Food Campaigns USA 2015 Advocacy Campaigns supporting local food sourcing https://www.localfoodcampaigns.org
Food Policy Council USA 2000s Food Systems Governance Advising on local food policies https://www.foodpolicycouncil.org
Nutrition Advocacy Group USA 2013 Food Education Advocating for better nutrition through local food https://www.nutritionadvocacy.org
School Garden Network USA 1996 Food Education Connecting schools to gardening projects https://www.schoolgardennetwork.org
Urban Farming Institute USA 2015 Urban Agriculture Training for urban farming https://www.urbanfarminginstitute.org
Local Foods Movement USA 2000 Local Economies Creating support for local food producers https://www.localfoodsmovement.com
Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa Africa 2018 Food Sovereignty Advocating for African food rights https://www.afsafrica.org
Food Deserts Coalition USA 2010s Equitable Access Fighting food deserts through local initiatives https://www.fooddeserts.org
Heritage Grain Conservancy USA 2011 Biodiversity Conserving heritage grains https://www.heritagegrainconservancy.org
Community Food Justice Network USA 2009 Food Justice Advocating for justice in food systems https://www.communityfoodjustice.org
Local Food For All USA 2016 Food Access Making local food accessible for everyone https://www.localfoodforall.org
Community Farm Alliance USA 2000 Local Farming Strengthening rural communities through farming https://www.communityfarmalliance.org
Food Craft Institute USA 2012 Craft Food Production Supporting local food artisans https://www.foodcraftinstitute.org
Neighbors for Sustainable Communities USA 2008 Sustainable Living Promoting community sustainability through food https://www.neighborssustainable.org
Community Supported Fishery USA 2007 Sustainable Seafood Direct sales of locally caught seafood https://www.csfishery.org
GrowNYC USA 1970s Local Food Education Promoting local food access in NYC https://www.grownyc.org
Urban Garden Initiative USA 2014 Urban Greening Establishing community gardens in cities https://www.urbangardeninitiative.org
Local Food Network USA 2010 Local Food Promotion Connecting local food producers and consumers https://www.localfoodnetwork.org
Eat Local America USA 2000s Local Eating Promoting local food movement in America https://www.eatlocalamerica.com
Rural Education Initiative USA 2012 Agricultural Education Educating rural communities about farming https://www.ruralei.org
Local Dining Guide USA 2015 Sustainable Restaurants Directory of local farm-to-table restaurants https://www.localdiningguide.com
Farm Aid USA 1985 Support for Family Farms Advocating for family farms in America https://www.farmaid.org
Small Farm Center USA 1990 Support for Small Farms Resources for small family farms https://www.smallfarmcenter.org
Harvest for Health USA 2014 Health Initiatives Promoting gardening for health benefits https://www.harvestforhealth.org
Conscious Eating Coalition USA 2016 Sustainable Eating Promoting conscious food choices https://www.consciousEatingCoalition.org
Food Lovers' Guide Global 2010 Food Education Connecting people with local food cultures https://www.foodloversguide.com
Food Security Network Canada 2005 Food Access Promoting food security in communities https://www.foodsecuritynetwork.ca
Urban Agriculture Alliance USA 2015 Advocacy Advocating for urban agriculture https://www.urbanagriculturealliance.org
Local First USA 2009 Local Economic Development Supporting local businesses and economies https://www.localfirst.org
Roots of Change USA 2008 Food System Change Advocating for sustainable food systems https://www.rootsofchange.org
Grow Food, Not Lawns USA 2011 Home Gardening Promoting sustainable gardening in urban areas https://www.growfoodnotlawns.org
Slow Food USA USA 2000 Food Advocacy Advocating for local, sustainable food systems https://www.slowfoodusa.org
Fresh Food Revolution USA 2018 Food Access Promoting access to fresh foods in communities https://www.freshfoodrevolution.org
Americans for Community Development USA 2000 Community Development Supporting community-driven development https://www.acd.org
Food and Farming Research Network UK 2001 Research and Advocacy Researching sustainable farming practices https://www.foodfarmingresearch.net
Community Supported Agriculture Network USA 2012 Local Food System Creating local food networks https://www.csanetwork.org
Farmers Market Coalition USA 2006 Market Support Supporting farmers market initiatives https://www.farmersmarketcoalition.org
Slow Food International Italy 1989 Global Food Movement Advocating for slow food practices globally https://www.slowfood.com
Food + Tech Connect USA 2014 Food Innovation Connecting food & technology innovators https://www.foodtechconnect.com
Local Food Niche USA 2019 Local Food Promotion Promoting local food unique to regions https://www.localfoodniche.org
Food Sharing Program Canada 2017 Food Distribution Sharing surplus food with those in need https://www.foodsharingprogram.ca
Common Ground Community USA 2005 Food Resources Local resources for food security https://www.commongroundcommunity.org
Farming for the Future USA 2019 Sustainable Practices Developing sustainable farming solutions https://www.farmingforthefuture.org
Neighbors Unite for Good USA 2018 Community Support Building community through food initiatives https://www.neighborsuniteforgood.org
Earth to Table USA 2008 Farm-to-Table Connecting farms to consumers in local markets https://www.earthtotable.org
Grower-Owned Cooperatives Global 1990s Cooperative Farming Farming cooperatives for local producers https://www.growerownedcoop.org
Food Literacy Center USA 2011 Food Education Educating children about food systems https://www.foodliteracycenter.org
Feeding America USA 1979 Hunger Relief Network of food banks across the USA https://www.feedingamerica.org
Food Systems Network USA 2010 Food System Support Networking local food advocates and producers https://www.foodsystemsnetwork.org
Snack the World USA 2014 Global Eating Encouraging exploration of global cuisines https://www.snacktheworld.com
Farmers' Union USA 1930 Farm Advocacy Advocating for farmers' rights https://www.farmersunion.org
Local Wine Movement USA 2000s Wine Production Promoting local wine producers https://www.localwinemovement.org
Homegrown Harvest USA 2015 Urban Gardening Encouraging home gardening for sustainability https://www.homegrownharvest.org
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education USA 1988 Research Funding Supporting research in sustainable agriculture https://www.sare.org
Culinary Garden USA 2013 Food Education Hands-on learning about growing food https://www.culinarygarden.org
Green Thumb Alliance USA 2009 Community Gardening Supporting community gardens nationwide https://www.greenthumballiance.org
Food 2.0 Canada 2018 Innovative Food Systems Using technology to innovate food production https://www.food20.ca
Permaculture Action Network USA 2015 Sustainable Design Promoting permaculture practices https://www.permacultureaction.org
Good Food Jobs Global 2012 Food Industry Careers Connecting people to good food jobs https://www.goodfoodjobs.com
EcoFood Initiative USA 2010 Sustainable Agriculture Promoting ecological food systems https://www.ecofoodinitiative.org
Local Earth USA 2016 Sustainable Living Promoting sustainable living practices https://www.localearth.org
Green Food Project USA 2019 Food Sustainability Promoting sustainable food production practices https://www.greenfoodproject.org
Planting Justice USA 2010 Food Justice Building food justice through urban agriculture https://www.plantingjustice.org
Local Food and Farm Initiative USA 2017 Local Economy Supporting local food economies https://www.localfoodandfarminitiative.org
Eat a Rainbow USA 2014 Nutrition Education Promoting healthy eating through local foods https://www.eatarainbow.org
Collaborative Growing USA 2011 Urban Farming Working together to create urban farms https://www.collaborativegrowing.org
Food Tank USA 2013 Food Policy Research and advocacy for food policies https://www.foodtank.com
Zero Hunger Initiative Global 2015 Food Security Supporting global food security efforts https://www.zerohungerinitiative.org
Grow It Green USA 2011 Urban Gardening Establishing community gardens in urban areas https://www.growitgreen.org
Agricultural Policy Initiative USA 2018 Agricultural Policy Advocacy for effective agricultural policy https://www.agriculturalpolicyinitiative.org
Food Smart Program USA 2020 Food Education Promoting smart eating choices in communities https://www.foodsmartprogram.org
Home Grown Goodness USA 2015 Culinary Education Training on growing food and cooking https://www.homegrowngoodness.org
Community Meal Program USA 2016 Social Eating Community dining programs for social good https://www.communitymealprogram.org
Sustainable Food Alliance Global 2012 Sustainable Practices Promoting sustainable food practices globally https://www.sustainablefoodalliance.org
Good Food Revolution Canada 2008 Food Advocacy Supporting sustainable food practices in Canada https://www.goodfoodrevolution.ca
Local Honey Initiative USA 2015 Beekeeping Promoting local beekeeping practices https://www.localhoneyinitiative.org
Advocates for Healthy Communities USA 2013 Community Health Advocating for healthier community food systems https://www.advocatesforhealthycommunities.org
City Fruit USA 2008 Urban Foraging Foraging and harvesting urban fruit trees https://www.cityfruit.org
Harvest Share USA 2019 Food Distribution Connecting surplus food to those in need https://www.harvestshare.org
Eat Well Guide USA 2005 Eat Local Connecting people with local food sources https://www.eatwellguide.org
Food Network Global 1990s Food Connections Creating global food connections https://www.foodnetwork.org
Urban Agricultural Society USA 2016 Urban Farming Promoting urban agriculture practices https://www.urbansociety.org
Fresh Picks USA 2010 Food Delivery Delivering local produce to consumers https://www.freshpicks.org
Food and Farming Engagement USA 2018 Community Engagement Engaging communities in food initiatives https://www.foodfarmingengagement.org
Local Food Circle Canada 2014 Local Sourcing Encouraging local food sourcing in communities https://www.localfoodcircle.ca
Green Plate USA 2017 Sustainable Dining Promoting sustainable dining practices https://www.greenplate.org
WeFarm Global 2015 Crowdsourced Knowledge Connecting farmers through crowdsourcing https://www.wefarm.org
Social Justice and Food US/Canada 2009 Food Justice Advocating for justice in food systems https://www.socialjusticeandfood.org
Good Food Network USA 2016 Food Networking Connecting local food makers with consumers https://www.goodfoodnetwork.org
Local Hop Farmers Union USA 2018 Local Hops Advocating for local hop farmers https://www.localhopfarmers.org
Feed the People USA 2015 Food Access Emergency food distribution initiatives https://www.feedthepeople.org
Farm to School Network USA 2010 School Nutrition Connecting schools with local farms https://www.farmtoschool.org
Flavor of the Month USA 2018 Food Education Highlighting seasonal local foods https://www.flavorofthemonth.org
Food as Medicine Movement USA 2016 Nutritional Medicine Promoting food as part of healing https://www.foodasmedicine.org
Heirloom Seed Sanctuary USA 2014 Seed Preservation Preserving heirloom plant varieties https://www.heirloomseed.org
Food for Thought USA 2016 Food Awareness Increasing awareness of food origins https://www.foodforthought.org
Soul Food Project USA 2015 Cultural Food Advocacy Promoting African American food traditions https://www.soulfoodproject.org
Community Plate USA 2017 Community Meals Sharing meals in community settings https://www.communityplate.org
Local Fiber Initiative USA 2019 Fiber Production Promoting local fiber artists and producers https://www.localfiberinitiative.org
Green Eating Program USA 2020 Sustainable Eating Encouraging community involvement in local food https://www.greeneatingprogram.org
Rural Sustainability Initiative USA 2014 Rural Development Promoting sustainability in rural communities https://www.ruralsustainabilityinitiative.org
Nutrition in Schools Project USA 2011 School Nutrition Improving nutrition education in schools https://www.nutritioninschools.org
Food Forward USA 2010 Food Recovery Recovering surplus food for distribution https://www.foodforward.org
Local Roots Alliance USA 2013 Food Advocacy Connecting communities to local producers https://www.localrootsalliance.org
Farm to Hospital Program USA 2012 Institutional Sourcing Connecting farms to hospitals for fresh food https://www.farmtohospital.org
Women in Agriculture Network Global 2018 Gender Equality Promoting women in farming practices https://www.womeninagriculture.org
Back to Main Page