Who We Are
Until December 2019, Wyoming was the only state without any form of food policy council. However, numerous producers, local food networks, food security and justice collaborations, institutions of higher education, and other food system leaders had been working for years to address challenges across the state. In late 2019, leaders from these sectors met and combined decades of experience to form the Wyoming Food Coalition. Our mission is to strengthen local food systems by connecting stakeholders and amplifying their voices so that Wyoming producers, eaters, and environments thrive.
Mission
To strengthen local food systems by connecting stakeholders and amplifying their voices so that Wyoming producers, consumers, and environments thrive.
Vision
We envision sustainable local food economies in Wyoming that are diverse, thriving, and equitable.
Values
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Equity & Inclusivity
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Shared Leadership with Accountability & Transparency Environmental Sustainability
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Economic Opportunity
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Indigenous Sovereignty Dignity & Respect
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Action
Current Projects & Priorities
We are always striving towards strengthening Wyoming’s local food system. Below you will find a list of our ongoing actions and goals.
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Increasing access to farmers markets and food box programs for families stretching low incomes.
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Action-research regarding impacts of no-cost Community Supported Agriculture on food security with Edible Prairie Project.
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Promoting the Wyoming Soil Health Initiative.
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Expanding sales opportunities through the Wyoming Food Freedom Act.
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Speaker series and monthly newsletter highlighting working group activities.
Working Group Meetings: Dates and Times
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Healthy Peoples Working group meets Second Monday 3-4pm
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Strong Native Communities meets Second Tuesday 12-1pm
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Policy Working Group meets Third Wednesday 1:30-2:30pm
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Vibrant Producers Working Group meets Third Thursday 12-1pm
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Strategic Communications Working Group meets Third Thursday 1-2pm
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Sustainable Ecosystems Working Group meets the First Monday every other month
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Fairness & Justice Working Group meets Quarterly; next meeting Oct 30, 10am
** Scroll down to view our dynamic Calendar that allows you to click on a specific event
on the schedule to obtain the Zoom link to the various meetings.
Meet The Team
Douglas Nelson
At Large Board Member- Thermopolis Farmer's Market Manager, Central WY College Student Farm
Board Meeting & Working Groups Schedule
The Wyoming Food Coalition Board of Directors meets once per month, on the first Tuesday of the month. To view meeting agendas and minutes, use the embedded calendar below to locate the specific meeting and click on event title "WFC Board Meeting". Additional details will open, including links to the folders for previous agendas and minutes.
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