A D V O C A C Y

The Foodshed Network is nonpartisan and we do not lobby. We support food, farm and environmental policies through written and spoken testimony and coalition and network building. Everything we engage in upholds our ‘Principles of Engagement’, principles that foster resiliency by redistributing power within the food system back into the community, most notably, communities of color that throughout history and today, are most impacted by the industrial system. We advocate for the businesses, initiatives, leaders and policy that uphold the ‘Principles of Engagement’ that demonstrate what a ‘transformed’ food system might and could be.

We advocate for a food system that is equitable, just, resilient and regional through:
The Foodshed Thymes | Greenwich Food Community | Connecticut Food Community | Social Media | Policy 

a racial equity lens | just, resilient and regional food system
artisanal, traditional and cultural foodways  | cares for healthy ecosystems, habitats and soils
multi-generational independently owned business | connection between farmers and all communities 
equitable access to fresh and nutrient dense food | honors the natural life cycle of food 
democratizes POWER

P R I N C I P L E S   O F   E N G A G E M E N T 

During the 2023 Spring CT legislative session, TFN testified for the following policies:CT Farms for CT Kids, Local Food for Schools Incentive Program, School Meals 4 All CT, Office of the Food Access Advocate

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