Arizona Food Systems Network
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ABOUT THE NETWORK

food system 
/fo͞od ˈsistəm/

noun
A food system is the path that food travels from fields to your fork, and all the components that are a part of that path. Government policies affect the food system, production practices influence it, and our nutrition plays a role too.
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Graphic courtesy of Nourish Initiative, www.nourishlife.org

STRUCTURE AND PURPOSE

The Arizona Food Systems Network is a community of local, state and regional food systems advocates, practitioners and leaders who have a vested interest in collaborating to improve the food system for all Arizonans. Members, representing individuals, organizations and/or local coalitions, come together to deepen their connections, knowledge and expertise towards actionable solutions. ​
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SPECIFIC ROLE OF THE NETWORK

• Provide a space for local groups and coalitions to network with one another
• Increase information sharing and lessons learned among members
• Increase understanding of the food systems in Arizona through data-guided discussions
• Identify results and outcomes to collectively work towards
• Build the overall capacity of the network to meet desired results and outcomes
• Connect local groups to policy information, issues, and actions across the state and nation 
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