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7/18/2011
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Board of Commissioners
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CABARRUS COUNTY <br />LOCAL FOOD PURCHASING POLICY <br />Purpose: <br />It is the policy of Cabarrus County to promote economic vitality, support the health and safety <br />of its employees and citizens, and to preserve and protect our natural resources so that future <br />generations will have an opportunity to thrive. The Local Food Purchasing Policy is intended <br />to grow our local food economy, and to make fresher, more nutritious and better tasting food <br />available at all County events that are catered. <br />Background: <br />North Carolina has developed a statewide action guide for the support of a sustainable, local <br />food economy. As part of this initiative, the 10% Farm to Fork Campaign has been launched <br />to challenge families, businesses and institutions across NC to spend at least 10% of their food <br />budget on products grown or raised in NC. As a state we spend $35 billion a year on food. <br />Spending just 10% of that- about $1.0o per person per day- would mean $3.5 billion dollars <br />annually for the local food economy of our state. <br />In addition to the economic benefits, there are other food - related and environmental issues at <br />the root of some of the most pressing problems we face today. <br />1. Dependency on Fossil Fuel Energy <br />2. Diet - Related Disease <br />3. Food Quality and Safety <br />4. Water and Soil Quality and Conservation <br />5. Air and Water Pollution <br />Most food today travels about 1,200 miles to reach our plate. Buying locally can reduce that <br />travel time (and associated costs), reduce carbon dioxide emissions (air pollution), and <br />conserve energy. Buying food locally is good for Cabarrus County and North Carolina's <br />quality of life through the protection of the natural environment, preservation of farmland <br />and creation of new jobs. <br />The Wellness for Life mission exists to create an environment that educates Cabarrus County employees, family <br />and retirees and promotes positive lifestyles. The io percent NC food policy supports the wellness initiative to <br />encourage employees to engage in a healthy lifestyle by eating food produced in North Carolina. Not only does <br />local food taste better, buying local produce has a higher nutritional value. The most optimal nutritional value in <br />fruits and vegetables is when they are picked at its ripest state. As soon as produce is picked and consumed, and <br />not transported long distances, consumers will have greater health benefits. Eating in season also supports a <br />diverse diet which ensures a range of vitamins and nutrients. Choosing foods from North Carolina will ensure <br />food security which provides access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food necessary to maintain a healthy <br />lifestyle for Cabarrus County Employees. <br />Because of these issues and to help support the local economy of North Carolina, Cabarrus <br />County has pledged support to the 10% Farm to Fork Campaign. <br />39 <br />Attachment number 3 <br />G -2 Page 197 <br />
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