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Local Food Futures Project Part A: Final Report Key Focus Areas An initial needs assessment undertaken as part of the development of the Local Food Framework identified a number of key areas that stakeholders felt were important areas to be working in. These included production, distribution and consumption themes and are outlined in the Coffs Coast Local Food Framework document (Available for download at www.coffscoastlocalfood.com.au). The number one priority was seen as being consumer education. Therefore the Local Food Futures Project focussed mainly in this area. Some of the areas relating to production and distribution were seen as being beyond the capacity of this project, with a total budget of just over $250,000 over three years. The project was therefore designed around three key focus areas. Key Focus Areas Strategic response - Developing a strategic response to the challenges outlined above and the development of a local food system for the region. This project developed the Coffs Coast Local Food Framework 2010 - 2020 Consumer awareness - Increasing community knowledge, awareness and skills in sustainable consumption and healthy lifestyles around the theme of local food. This focus area included a range of community awareness raising activities, events and workshops Showcasing - Supporting community groups in showcasing sustainable living activities for the wider community around the production of local food through the development of two showcase educational community gardens and the running of associated hands on workshops Location The project location identified in the Business Plan was the local Government areas of Coffs Harbour and Bellingen. During the project the Nambucca Local Food Network also became involved and therefore the project was also able to deliver a number of outcomes within the Nambucca local government area. Governance The project was over seen by the Coffs Coast Local Food Alliance (LFA) Steering group which consisted of representation from local government, health and education providers and local community groups. The project was managed by Coffs Harbour City Council (CHCC) and the secretariat of the Local Food Alliance was also housed at the Council. The Steering Group consisted of the following initial membership: –– Coffs Harbour City Council (CHCC) –– Bellingen Shire Council (BSC) – – – –– TAFE NSW (TAFE) – – – Bellingen Local Food Network (BLFN) – Coffs Regional Organic Producers Association (CROPO) – North Coast Local Health District (NCLHD) – Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare (CHRL) – Bellingen Landcare (BL) The membership changed over the duration of the project with the Bellingen Local Food Network changing to become the Bellingen Community Gardens Association (BCGA). Once the Coffs Regional Community Gardens Association (CRCGA) was formed they replaced CROPO on the Steering Group. Neither of the local Landcare groups were actively involved throughout the project although they were active in the promotion of sustainable agriculture through a small farms network and the running of a number of workshops. The governance structure for the project is shown below: NSW Environmental Trust Coffs Coast Local Food Alliance Steering Group (LFA) CHCC Project Management and Secretariat Local Food Framework Working Group Community Gardens Working Groups Community Awareness and Education Working Group 6
Milestones The Milestone Timetable is outlined below: Milestone Milestone Date Evidence of Milestone Achievement Status 1. Community garden coordinators employed; garden and education projects commenced 31 May 2010 Milestone Report 1 including: Copies of Coordinator contracts Documentation outlining activities commenced Complete 2. Skills workshops developed for roll out to community 30 Sept 2010 Milestone Report 2 including: Plan of workshop format/resources Complete 3. Progress Report to Trust 31 Dec 2010 Milestone Report 3 including: Progress Report Financial Statement Amended Business Plan Complete 4. Community engaging with project through education projects and workshops 31 May 2011 Milestone Report 4 including: Interim evaluation of education projects and workshops Complete Project evaluation with partners completed 30 Nov 2011 Project Completion 31 August 2012 Milestone Report 5 including: Interim evaluation report Final Report and Final financial statement Complete - Combined This project has been assisted by the NSW Government through its Environmental Trust 7
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