We’re All in this Together
Grant Amount: $117,400
Region: National
Delivered by: Open Food Network
Year funded: 2022
Project status: Complete
The Challenge
Regenerative farmers often face significant challenges when trying to sell their products directly to market.The lack of efficient digital platforms and marketing tools makes it hard for these farmers to compete with larger, conventional producers, thereby restricting their market access and potential growth.
The Innovation
Sustainable Table funded Open Food Network (OFN) to further develop its online platform to support the growth of regenerative food supply networks and increase their impact. They are pioneering the establishment of an open and easily interoperable ecosystem of regenerative food supply network solutions.
This will help regenerative farmers and food hubs to strengthen their businesses by:
- Selling fresh, local produce online
- Reducing their costs and administrative overheads
- Reaching a wider customer base
- Forming connections and sharing knowledge with other values-aligned businesses
- Participating in short-supply chain food systems
Why did Sustainable Table fund this project?
The founders of OFN are highly regarded in the space, demonstrating a clear commitment to solving industry problems and sharing their solutions for the benefit of others. OFN's extensive experience and depth of knowledge in both the technological and practical aspects of the project inspire confidence in their capacity to execute it effectively.
The upgraded platform will significantly benefit regenerative farmers by facilitating shorter, values-based supply chains that recognize the unique efforts they invest in producing food. This initiative is seen as a critical lynchpin for mainstreaming regenerative agriculture, addressing a current gap in the food system, and fulfilling unmet needs. It supports the development of Values-Based Supply Chains, enhancing the viability of regenerative food systems by promoting greater collaboration and connectivity from producers to consumers.
What were the outcomes of this project?
Read more about the outcomes of this project here.
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