Furthering sustainable communities and food systems.
The Henry A. Wallace Center has been a key organization in fostering a more sustainable food and agricultural system in the U.S. since 1983. Today,
the Center continues to provide leadership in program design and implementation, policy analysis, research, and technical assistance to further
the development of sustainable and equitable agriculture and food systems. Activities focus on engaging market forces through social enterprise,
community based food systems, and alternative marketing channels to link urban and rural communities. The Center hosts national conferences and works
at the community, state, and national level to build capacity to impact the food and agricultural environment.
Read our latest annoucement: Engaging Partners in Market Based Solutions
The Winrock Advantage
Developing Regional Models for Market-Based Solutions in the Food System
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- Exploring and developing new enterprise models and strategies with key partners
- Supporting the development of sustainable supply chains in the food system
- Analyzing and convening networks for sharing information in support of regional food systems
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| Building Capacity and Leadership for Sustainable Food and Farming Systems |
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- Implementing a re-granting program that develops capacity of organizations to foster and catalyze market-based solutions
- Providing technical assistance to farmers, partners and organizations working in social enterprise
- Developing a clearinghouse of information and resources on building sustainable food and farming systems
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| Facilitating Expansion of Direct Market Options |
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- Accelerating the growth of farmers' markets and increasing access to them for a diversity of growers and consumers
- Researching tools and viable options for direct marketers to develop successful marketing and business plans
- Expanding existing networks of resources and information for direct marketing
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| Informing Public Policy |
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- Catalyzing change through shared learning with educational and government institutions
- Researching and analyzing solutions that contribute to the development of policy supportive of community-based and sustainable food systems
- Bringing diverse voices to local and national policy dialogues
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