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uture Roots is on a mission to transform southern Idaho’s food system by connecting
people to local food, supporting regional producers, and fostering vibrant, resilient
communities—now, and for the future.
We believe that how we grow, access, and share food shapes the resilience of our
communities. Future Roots breaks down the systemic barriers to regional food accessibility through investing in change, inspiring learning, cultivating resilience, and bridging
communities together.
Our integrated programming lets us increase the supply of local food through
targeted funding and producer-buyer matchmaking while driving demand for local food
through educational resources and community events.
Our programs are driving change throughout the regional food system. The Guide you
hold in your hands has been helping people find and use locally grown food year-round
for the past seven years. Over $400,000 has been put to work in our community to boost
local food production, make healthy food more available and accessible across southern
Idaho, and encourage regenerative practices that nurture our land and resources. In partnership with the Blaine County School District, we’re inspiring better meals and reduced
food waste in school cafeterias. We’re building connections to facilitate collaboration
across the food chain. And last, but not least, we’re making eating local easy and joyful
through events and educational tools.
Whether you’ve followed us for years (back when we were the Sun Valley Institute for
Resilience, home of the Local Food Alliance) or are just discovering the Locally Grown
Guide, welcome. Together, we can grow a vibrant future where every community is
nourished by a just and resilient local food system—one that honors the land, supports
regenerative agriculture, and ensures that healthy, affordable food is available to all.
Thank you for your commitment to local food and lasting impact!
Learn more about our programs, impact, and ways to support us at futureroots.org.
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