Friday, December 16, 2011

Do you want to help our local institutions purchase more local food?

North Coast Opportunities' Community Action Agency is now hiring a Farm to Fork Coordinator!



Specific duties include:
  1. Increase the purchase and utilization of fresh, local produce by institutional buyers by at least 10%.
  2. Develop & strengthen community resources that will support an infrastructure that will enable institutions to purchase more local foods.
  3. Increase the capacity of schools to incorporate specialty crops into meals by arranging for specialized training and support to food service workers.
  4. Increase farmers' understanding of and access to institutional markets so they can develop responsive production plans & demonstrate an increase in sales to local institutions and businesses.
  5. Complete special projects as assigned or required.
  6. Align work behaviors in conformance with NCO's Mission, Vision, and Values.
For information about the position, including an application and more detailed job description click here


To view the position listing on NCO's website, click here

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