Partnerships

Planting Seeds in the Community

At Cattle Run Farm every seed planted signifies a commitment to our community's well-being. Nestled in the heart of the Northern Piedmont, we are more than just a farm; we are a beacon of hope and collaboration. With a steadfast dedication to partnering with community organizations, charities, churches, nonprofits, and fellow farms, we strive to alleviate hunger and cultivate positive change. Together, we sow the seeds of compassion and harvest the fruits of unity, nourishing not only bodies but also spirits. Join us in our mission to foster a healthier, more vibrant Northern Piedmont community, one harvest at a time.

Northern Piedmont Food Hub

Cattle Run Farm is honored to establish a local food hub for the Piedmont Region. This opportunity will support a network of diverse, independent farms providing communities with fresh, nutritious, locally grown food. Lulus Food Hub will provide funding to support the purchase of products from local producers.

What is a food hub?

They are physical or online portals where local producers of meat, produce, dairy and other foods can sell their products to one hub, which markets and sells those products.
Food hubs are the connecting bridge from producer to consumer.
Food Hubs are an effective way to get local foods to customers, providing an invaluable resource for small-scale and mid-sized farmers.
Food hubs create a missing link in community food systems.

What are the benefits?

Directly source Beef, Pork, Poultry, and Eggs (protein) for local food closets, pantries, and school backpack programs.
Participating in a food hub connects the producers to new market opportunities
Local food hubs strengthen local food systems by advocating for fairness in farming, advancing equitable access to local food, and supporting small independent farmers.
They can help expand sales opportunities while addressing issues like food distribution, storage, and packaging for local food providers.
A community food system provides an innovative tool to promote the marketing, distribution & purchasing of products directly from local farmers.
They play the middle man, saving farmers and ranchers the trouble of connecting to restaurants, schools, hospitals, and other outlets. In turn, those outlets support local producers, satisfying the increasing demand for locally produced food.
Food hubs are beneficial for producers who do not have the time or personal interest to sell at farmers' markets.

Partnerships

Northern Piedmont Food Hub

What is a food hub?

They are physical or online portals where local producers of meat, produce, dairy and other foods can sell their products to one hub, which markets and sells those products.

Food hubs are the connecting bridge from producer to consumer.

Food Hubs are an effective way to get local foods to customers, providing an invaluable resource for small-scale and mid-sized farmers.

What are the benefits?

Directly source Beef, Pork, Poultry, and Eggs (protein) for local food closets, pantries, and school backpack programs.

Participating in a food hub connects the producers to new market opportunities

Local food hubs strengthen local food systems by advocating for fairness in farming, advancing equitable access to local food, and supporting small independent farmers.

They can help expand sales opportunities while addressing issues like food distribution, storage, and packaging for local food providers.

A community food system provides an innovative tool to promote the marketing, distribution & purchasing of products directly from local farmers.

Food hubs are beneficial for producers who do not have the time or personal interest to sell at farmers' markets.

Who are the beneficiaries?

School programs, senior programs, food closets, food pantries, free clinics, and soup kitchens that don’t receive area food bank foods.

Community Partners

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Partnerships

Northern Piedmont Food Hub

What is a food hub?

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They are physical or online portals where local producers of meat, produce, dairy and other foods can sell their products to one hub, which markets and sells those products.

Food hubs are the connecting bridge from producer to consumer.

Food Hubs are an effective way to get local foods to customers, providing an invaluable resource for small-scale and mid-sized farmers.

What are the benefits?

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Directly source Beef, Pork, Poultry, and Eggs (protein) for local food closets, pantries, and school backpack programs.

Participating in a food hub connects the producers to new market opportunities

Local food hubs strengthen local food systems by advocating for fairness in farming, advancing equitable access to local food, and supporting small independent farmers.

They can help expand sales opportunities while addressing issues like food distribution, storage, and packaging for local food providers.

A community food system provides an innovative tool to promote the marketing, distribution & purchasing of products directly from local farmers.

Food hubs are beneficial for producers who do not have the time or personal interest to sell at farmers' markets.

Who are the beneficiaries?

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School programs, senior programs, food closets, food pantries, free clinics, and soup kitchens that don’t receive area food bank foods.

Community Partners

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