Mission
THE FOOD & GROWERS ASSOCIATION IN SOUTHEASTERN INDIANA WAS FORMED TO RESPOND TO THE NEED OF FARMERS, PARENTS AND HEALTH PROFESSIONALS WHO SEE THE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT, SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND A VIABLE LOCAL ECONOMY IN SOUTHEASTERN INDIANA. FGA IS AN INITIATIVE TO BUILD A SUSTAINABLE LOCAL MARKET FOR FOODS PRODUCED IN AND AROUND SOUTHEASTERN INDIANA VIA EDUCATION AND NETWORKING. FGA IS PROMOTING A LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM TO ENABLE AREA FARMERS TO MARKET THEIR PRODUCTS TO INDIVIDUAL CONSUMERS AND INSTITUTIONAL BUYERS INCLUDING SCHOOLS, HOSPITALS, AND RESTAURANTS.