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601 W. Nedderman Drive, Suite 105
Arlington, TX, 76019-0108
Areas of Focus
OUR WORK
The NTFPA participated in a three-part strategy session where members of the organization mapped out their goals for the Alliance. Our work streams are aligned around the goals of our planning process and have four distinct focus areas:
Organization Success
For this alliance to succeed, members knew that they had to focus on building the foundation of a strong organization. There is a dedicated working group that meets to ensure the NTFPA grows into a high-functioning collective of diverse stakeholders to create a cross-sectoral impact in North Texas food systems.
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Goal 1 Organization Success SDG 17 |
NTFPA will develop and convene a high-functioning collective of diverse stakeholders to create a cross-sectoral impact in North Texas food systems. |
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| Goal 1 Strategies | |
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| 1.1 | Implement a shared governance model. |
| 1.2 | Create an internal structure for capacity building, sharing of knowledge and expertise to amplify the Alliance's impact in North Texas. |
| 1.3 | Develop a communication platform to ensure clear, efficient, and effective communication amongst Alliance members. |
| 1.4 | Identify, align, and create funding opportunities to support the Alliance's work. |
Education and Awareness
Equipping North Texas communities with foundational knowledge about their food system is a high priority for the NTFPA. This working group will broaden the education and awareness of food systems in North Texas and centered in this work is a commitment to grow and diversify those we hope to engage with.
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Goal 2 Education & Awareness SDG 4 & 11 |
The North Texas Food Policy Alliance will broaden, educate, and engage diverse participation of North Texas residence to advocate for more equitable and sustainable food policies. |
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| Goal 2 Strategies | |
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| 2.1 | Create awareness of the challenges in current food system and promote dialogue around how a sustainable and Equitable Food System would benefit North Texas |
| 2.2 | Serve as a platform to support capacity building and collaboration. |
| 2.3 | Engaging Students/youth to advance the mission and vision of the alliance- through volunteer opportunities and service learning projects |
Access to Resources
How do we connect those with the desire to be a part of the sustainable food system with the resources needed to be successful? This working group is tasked with answering that question. Removing barriers to access and creating bridges to resources to allow more diverse participation in this important work.
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Goal 3 Access to Resources SDG 2, 3, 4, 11 |
The North Texas Food Policy Alliance will increase and diversify participation in the North Texas food system. |
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| Goal 3 Strategies | |
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| 3.1 | Identify onramps and develop associated resources and training to engage those interested in equitable and sustainable food lifecycle at varying scales. (personal → large) |
| 3.2 | Develop relationships with key influencers and funders in the North Texas food system to reduce barriers to implementing food system programs. |
| 3.3 | Purse and obtain funding opportunities to support more sustainable, healthy, and equitable food systems in the region. |
| 3.4 | Develop and categorize a baseline of existing resources. |
Research
The NTFPA will be constantly learning from our member’s organizations and beyond. This working group will identify the best research available in this field and support the development of research questions for questions unanswered.
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Goal 4 Research SDG 4 |
The North Texas Food Policy Alliance will curate research and develop a new multi-institutional research agenda to support more informed and equitable decision-making around food systems and food policy in North Texas. |
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| Goal 4 Strategies | |
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| 4.1 | Develop and categorize a baseline of past research. |
| 4.2 | Identify and prioritize research areas that will address challenges and identify new opportunities in the North Texas food systems. |
| 4.3 | Create pathways to communicate research findings with a broader audience in a way that is consumable and relatable. |