USDA Office of Community Food Systems
A community food system is one in which food production, processing, distribution, and consumption are geographically integrated and benefit the environment, economy, and social and nutritional health of a particular community.
Community Food Systems in Native Communities - Partnering for Success in Tribal Communities
Community Food Systems Division
Office of Community Food Systems Resources
OCFS seeks to increase the availability of local foods in child nutrition programs, promote hands-on learning activities such as gardening, farm visits, and culinary classes, and encourage the integration of food related education into regular, standards-based curriculum to help children make lifelong healthy eating choices.
Community Food Systems Videos & Webinars
Watch this new video to learn how farm to school is making a difference all across the country. Take one small step and share this video across your networks!
Community Food Systems in Native Communities - What Does Farm to School Look Like?
Effective Strategies States Can Use to Support Community Food Systems
This fact sheet presents effective strategies for supporting community food systems.