| 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 |