Los Angeles County spent $25.4 billion on food in 2008. Imagine if we could redirect just one tenth of that money towards developing a Good Food system. A system where small and mid-sized growers and ranchers in the region would be paid a fair price enabling them to produce food sustainably and guarantee safe and fair working conditions for their workers; a system for urban farmers within our neighborhoods; local clean and green food processors and manufacturers; and green trucks and mobile food vendors with drivers able to earn living wages while driving shorter distances to deliver good food to diverse food retailers in every neighborhood, and to community kitchens, local restaurants, street vendors, schools, hospitals, food banks and other institutions.
From Southern California Farms to Los Angeles Neighborhoods
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A Good Food System:
- Prioritizes the health and well being of our residents.
- Makes healthy, high quality food affordable.
- Contributes to a thriving economy where all participants in the food supply chain receive fair compensation and fair treatment.
- Protects and strengthens our biodiversity and natural resources throughout the region.
- Ensures that good food is accessible to all.