about us
FGA will benefit our community by:
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offering farmers a stable and profitable market for their products
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providing consumers with healthy, tasty, and nutritious food
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educating the public about their food choices, farming, and local rural life
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keeping more of the money spent for annual food purchases within our counties
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supporting local businesses
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maintaining green space and rural character by sustaining family farms
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promoting sustainable agriculture by encouraging growers to use biological friendly/organic methods
FGA will facilitate the purchase of local foods by:
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bringing together interested farmers, consumers, institutional buyers, and agricultural experts
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promoting local farmer's markets
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assisting farmers in tailoring their products to meet local market demand
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preparing educational materials and public programs to raise consumer interest
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seeking grants to enhance a fresh food supply and demand