Northeast Indiana Local Food Network
Vision, Mission, Values & Priorities

Our Vision

We envision a thriving Northeast Indiana food system where fresh, local food is at the heart of the community, readily obtainable by all, and where farmers are empowered by a strong regional food economy. Through innovation and collaboration, we strive for a resilient food system that regenerates the land, fosters connection, and ensures a healthier future for generations to come.

Our Mission

We collaborate with partners across Northeast Indiana and beyond to cultivate a resilient local food system that connects our communities, reduces food insecurity, creates prosperity for our farms, and nourishes all our families.

Our Values

Collaboration: Partnering with others to create meaningful and lasting impact

Compassion: Supporting those in need with care and a commitment to positive change

Innovation: Developing new ideas and solutions that drive sustainable progress

Integrity: Upholding honesty, fairness, and transparency in all actions

Prosperity: Fostering thriving communities through economic and social well-being

Regeneration: Restoring and nurturing systems for long-term growth and renewal

Resilience: Strengthening the ability to adapt and overcome challenges

Self-sufficiency: Empowering individuals and communities to meet their own needs sustainably

Our Priorities

Capacity Building
Goal: To develop strong and resilient capacity of the Northeast Indiana Local Food Network as an organization to effectively lead and implement action plan strategies.

Financial Stability
Goal: To develop financial stability of the Northeast Indiana Local Food Network through the ongoing development of diverse revenue streams.

Local Food System Development
Goal: To increase awareness, engagement, development, capacity, and resilience of the local food system throughout Northeast Indiana.

Healthy and Obtainable Local Food
Goal: To increase the amount of healthy, nutritious, local food that is readily obtainable by low-income, low-access families in Northeast Indiana.

Food Hub Development
Goal: To collaborate with Northeast Indiana local food sellers and buyers to plan the development of a regional food hub to increase collaboration and efficiency within the local food system, in order to meet the increasing demand for local food in Northeast Indiana.

Farm to School Development
Goal: To collaborate with FARMWISE Indiana, regional farmers, and schools to increase participation in Indiana Grown for Schools farm to school programs across Northeast Indiana through local food procurement, and agriculture and nutrition education.