Our Impact
Taking Measurable, Transformational Action
Our work drives system transformation by taking measurable action aligned with our strategic priorities:
Educate - Inspire Learning
3,000 copies of the Locally Grown Guide distributed annually
9,000 annual newsletter readers
12 months of newsletters highlighting the best of our local food system
850 students engaged with food-literacy programming
9 educational events hosted in 2024
Facilitate – Cultivate Resilience
139,000+ lbs of CO2 emissions avoided by championing shorter food miles from fark to fork
1,000 trees planted throughout Blaine County
92,000+ lbs of local food produced & sold by funded companies
8 active collaborations participated in by Future Roots staff
18,000 lbs of food waste diverted by 3 school composting programs
Fund - Invest in Change
$407,000 deployed to six regional food businesses
4 pre-revenue businesses supported in launching their companies
$1.2M+ wages paid, fueling jobs and strengthening economic resilience
$152,000+ payments received & recirculated into lendable capital pool
$3.4M total requested in applications from 20 Idaho businesses
Connect - Bridge Communities
390 hard infrastructure food system assets map
200+ community members attending educational events
6 local food purchasing policies adopted
22 business owners engaged in Local Food Market Maker roundtables
1000+ locally sourced event meals powered by Future Roots’ value chain coordination services
Strategic Priorities
How we produce, access, and consume food is key to increasing a community’s resilience and self-sufficiency. We are committed to transforming our regional food system through holistic approaches, guided by the following priorities:
Educate - Inspire Learning
We help youth and community members discover where their food comes from, how it is grown, and where it goes – and the impact of prioritizing food grown using regenerative and humane practices on our ecosystem and wellbeing.
Facilitate - Cultivate Resilience
We build strong, local food systems that can adapt and thrive – especially through climate, economic, and social challenges.
Fund - Invest in Change
We deploy capital to farmers, ranchers and businesses to stimulate growth and broaden options in our local food shed.
Connect - Bridge Communities
We bring people together to collaborate, share resources and best practices, and build stronger food systems that improve health, wellbeing, and resiliency.
Replicate – Expand Impact
We scale our proven solutions by growing and sharing successful models, projects and innovations to reach more people and communities.
Transforming what it means to source and eat local
Our Guiding Principles
As we enter the next decade of our work, we bring a renewed mission, vision, and name—while staying deeply rooted in the core values and purpose shaped by our community's strengths and needs.
Let’s Build More Resilient Communities Together
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