OUR HISTORY

The impetus for the North American Food Systems Network was a survey conducted in 2012 in which 1,300 respondents across North America, who identified as working in food systems, reported concerns about the viability of the projects they work on as well as their own livelihoods.

Citing the need for training in asset inventorying, economic impacts, and project evaluation, an overwhelming majority of respondents expressed interest in joining an organization that would cater to their professional development needs. 

Read NAFSN's founding White Paper to learn more.