Community Impact
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Food Security & Regional Resilience
The Yolo Food Hub Network is strengthening food security and building regional resilience across Yolo County. Our efforts will directly benefit over 60,000 residents who rely on food distributions, ensure 30,000 children in every school district gain increased access to fresh, healthy foods, and support nearly 80 nonprofit partners serving extended communities. We also address food access for countless rural residents in under-resourced areas, all while scaling up farm-to-fork operations for consumers and enhancing whole farm harvest utilization.
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Economic Development & Jobs
The Yolo Food Hub Network is a catalyst for economic growth and job creation throughout the county. We directly strengthen and stabilize a healthy agricultural economy, benefiting farmers and farm workers. Our operations support farms of all sizes across Yolo and surrounding counties by utilizing a wide range of agricultural products, from produce to grains. Furthermore, the Network will create new jobs, bringing essential support and economic vitality to our broader community.
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Supporting BIPOC & Small Growers
The Yolo Food Hub Network is committed to strengthening the agricultural economy for all farmers, particularly ensuring support for farms of all sizes across Yolo and surrounding counties. By facilitating whole farm harvest utilization and scaling up farm-to-fork operations, we provide vital market access and stability that enables smaller growers to thrive and contribute to a healthy, diverse agricultural landscape.
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Climate Smart Agriculture
The Yolo Food Hub Network contributes to a more climate, smart food system by radically scaling up local farm, to, fork operations, which inherently supports reduced food miles and more localized supply chains. By fostering whole farm harvest utilization, we work to minimize food waste, a key aspect of environmental sustainability. Our efforts to strengthen and stabilize the local agricultural economy also build regional resilience, essential for adapting to changing climate conditions.