Wayne Food Initiative

WFI is a community collaboration and youth leadership organization seeking to build a sound food system that strengthens the health of our people, protects our natural world, and increases local business opportunities for the entirety of Wayne County, NC and surrounding areas. We promote and support farmers markets, community gardens, new farm enterprises, youth leadership and innovative good food access programing. www.waynefoods.org Our GOALS: 1. Increase knowledge among consumers and youth about links between food, agriculture, nutrition, health, and community strength 2. Increase sustainably produced food accessibility and affordability for the entire community 3. Increase the number of economically viable, sustainable farms 4. Increase food related enterprises 5. Facilitate the next generation of leaders in sustainable, local agriculture