Nurturing communities
The CLD of Brome-Missisquoi is mobilizing municipalities in the region around the idea of nurturing communities as part of its Agri-Food Development Strategic Plan 2021-2023, themed on “A nurturing region with an entrepreneurial flavour.” Eight municipalities have undergone a planning process for their food system (overview, assessment, vision, action plan). The goal of this initiative is to build more sustainable food systems and mobilize industry stakeholders around nurturing activities.
Project phases
Goals and benefits of a nurturing community
- Improve quality of life in the region and local residents’ sense of belonging
- Help retain farming and agri-food businesses
- Increase food self-sufficiency and access to high-quality food
- Reduce the food system’s environmental footprint
- Decrease food waste
- Adapt to the effects of climate change
What is a sustainable food system (SFS)?
A sustainable food system is a regional collaborative network that integrates food product production, processing, distribution, consumption and waste management in order to improve the environmental, economic and social health of the community. Based on a regional approach to food governance, it includes all stakeholders, activities and infrastructure that support the population’s safe food supply.