The Rogue Valley stands at a pivotal moment in reshaping our food landscape—where what we eat, how it's grown, and who has access to it all matters. This new five-year plan, shaped by the voices of over 2,000 community members and grounded in local knowledge, offers a clear path toward a food system that is equitable, sustainable, and resilient.

The Action Plan is rooted in the findings of the Rogue Valley Community Food Assessment, a region-wide effort to better understand the current state of our food system. The assessment identified key challenges and opportunities—from food access and farm viability to resource stewardship and waste—and laid the foundation for meaningful, community-driven solutions.

Centered around four key goals, the Action Plan outlines 16 objectives and more than 100 action items to guide collective progress:

1. Ensure everyone has access to enough affordable, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food.

2. Strengthen the local food and farm economy.

3. Promote sustainable farming practices that protect soil and water.

4. Reduce food waste and increase resource efficiency across the food system.

It’s a collaborative framework created by the people who grow, sell, cook, and gather around food in the Rogue Valley.

Now is the time to move from vision to action. Explore the plan, join a working group, or learn how you can help build a food system that feeds and strengthens our entire region.