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