Listening Session, 11-12:30: Culturally Relevant Foods & Practices

Food is a source of nutrition, a verifier of identity, and something that can help create and connect community. In La Plata County, the diversity of our residents in age, cultures, ethnicity, nutritional needs, and food traditions is vast. How can we ensure that our food system is meeting the needs of all of our residents? 

If you’re interested in culturally relevant foods and practices, or you have ideas on how to address this in La Plata County, please attend this focus group to share your perspective and help shape the future of our food system!

This will be a 90-minute online focus group that’s open to all.  Findings will help shape La Plata County’s first ever Food Systems Plan, which will create a 5 year roadmap for non-profits, local government, institutions, residents, and businesses like farmers and ranchers to address food security, promote sustainable agriculture, and improve access to…