About Us
The Iowa Food System Coalition (IFSC) is a statewide, nonpartisan network working to strengthen Iowa’s food system through collaboration, research, policy development, communications, and collective action.
IFSC brings together organizations, institutions, agencies, businesses, and individuals working across farming, food access, public health, education, conservation, economic development, and community development to support a more resilient, equitable, and economically vibrant food system in Iowa.
The Coalition launched Setting the Table for All Iowans in 2024 — a statewide food system plan designed to guide collaborative work over the next decade.
The plan focuses on increasing local food production and consumption, strengthening food infrastructure and market opportunities, improving community health, and supporting resilient rural and regional economies across Iowa.
The Iowa Farmers Union Education Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 42-1475262) and serves as the fiscal sponsor for the Iowa Food System Coalition. All contributions designated for the Iowa Food System Coalition are received by and managed through the Iowa Farmers Union Education Foundation to support the Coalition’s mission and activities.
About the Coalition
Mission
The Iowa Food System Coalition is a coalition of organizations and individuals committed to collective action, to advance a thriving and equitable food system in Iowa.
Mission, vision, & values
VISION
We envision a food system in Iowa that cultivates health, justice and sustainability for all people, communities and the environment.
VALUES
The coalition’s core values guide our work, reminding us that relationships and the power of the land and the people it nourishes are essential for a resilient and well cared for Iowa. Our values include:
a culture of celebration
pride in local and regional agriculture
social and racial equity
transformative relationships
community empowerment
care for the environment
food for health
