Source Local
Local Procurement Commitment
Buy local. Build resilience.
Businesses and institutions have real power. Every food purchase is an opportunity to strengthen Idaho’s regional food system—and your own organization. Future Roots helps you create a local procurement policy that’s realistic, measurable, and aligned with your values.
Commit to Buying Local. Strengthen Your Community.
Use your purchasing power to support regional farmers, improve food quality, and boost your local economy.
Future Roots helps organizations design and implement realistic, measurable local food procurement policies tailored to your values, goals, and budgets.
Local sourcing should work for your organization—not against it.
That’s why every policy we help design is unique. Whether you’re a hospital, school, restaurant, or institution, we help you build a plan that:
Matches your goals and budget
Reflects your values (e.g. sustainability, health, equity)
Defines “local” in a way that makes sense for you (miles, state lines, region, etc.)
How It Works
Assessment & Goal Setting
Custom Policy Design
Implementation Support
Ongoing Evaluation & Adjustment
How We Work With You
1
Understand Your Needs
Assess your unique goals, values and operational realities. We provide a worksheet, examples, and support staff discussions
2
Draft a Custom Policy
Together, we develop a plan that includes goals, action steps, and evaluation strategies. Goals may include:
A percentage of local food purchases per year
A dollar amount goal
Specific food swaps (e.g. local greens instead of imported lettuce)
3
Add Action + Evaluation Plans
Adopt & Promote: You sign and implement the policy and we help you share the news with our community.
Whether you’re curious or ready to commit, we’re here to help you get started.