Office of Environment & Sustainability

Local food serves both as an economic engine for the City and region and as a source of food. Harvesting and distributing food locally can help stabilize the supply chain. Given its proximity to rural land, Cincinnati can use an expanded regional approach to increase local food production and distribution. In addition to stabilizing the supply chain, this approach provides better access to fresh fruits and vegetables for everyone. Focusing on local food will help inspire more sustainable agricultural practices. Cincinnati must use a variety of approaches and places for growing and distributing food and consider the climate impacts of food production and dietary choices. Lastly, the City must provide the necessary support to bolster a local food economy.