● To promote economic viability and expanded market access for small farms in south central Indiana
● To support the development of new & beginning farmers
● To encourage ecological food production and agricultural land preservation
● To facilitate collaboration among farms in our region
● To build community around local food systems
● To foster direct, meaningful relationships between farmers and eaters
● To increase awareness about the connections between food choices and the health of the planet
● To make high quality, locally grown food more accessible to the community