We are the North Dakota Local Food Development Alliance. Our aim is to create healthy, self-reliant, and resilient communities in North Dakota by improving our local food system. 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 Our mission is to design and implement a local food development plan to achieve the vision of a vibrant, prosperous, local food sector. 𝗪𝗛𝗬 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗗 Local food systems strengthen communities. They build economic, social, and physical well-being by keeping food dollars in the community, connecting farmers and consumers, and increasing access to fresh, healthy foods. Farmers and local food businesses gain new marketing opportunities and create jobs. Families have more diverse options and are empowered to make healthier eating choices. 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗪𝗘 𝗗𝗢 We believe in collective action. NDLFDA functions as a “backbone organization,” convening partners across the state to create and promote local food systems in North Dakota. We provide a platform for communication to catalyze collaboration within the local food community. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁: We gather input from our community to identify barriers and opportunities and create a shared vision of a vibrant, prosperous local food sector. 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱: We build the capacity of our member organizations by providing technical assistance, support, and resources. 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲: We share community updates, opportunities, grant announcements, and ideas through monthly online meetings, social media, and our website. 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗗, 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘, 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗙𝗨𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 Join our movement! NDLFDA is open to anyone interested in improving North Dakota’s food systems- local food organizations, individuals representing federal and state agencies, tribal entities, schools, university programs, farmers and producers, and food businesses .