Food Policy Planning & Advocacy: La Semilla facilitates the Mesilla Valley Food Policy Council (MVFPC), a coalition of government officials, nonprofit leaders, private business, and community representatives who collaborate to evaluate and improve our local food system while acting as a forum for food issues and a platform for coordinated action. The MVFPC’s mission is to improve the availability of safe, healthy, and sustainable food at reasonable prices for all residents and foster a link between food, health, and local economic development. On June 6, 2016, the Las Cruces City Council passed a resolution adopting The Las Cruces Urban Agriculture and Food Policy Plan, the first of its kind in New Mexico.
La Semilla Food Center's mission is to build a healthy, self-reliant, fair, and sustainable food system in the Paso del Norte region of southern New Mexico and El Paso, Texas. We work with children, youth, and families to build awareness around food issues, provide informed analysis, and create alternatives for healthier environments and communities.
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