Alachua County recently unveiled a new  Food Hub Feasibility Study webpage designed to keep residents informed and to provide updates as the study moves forward.

The microsite will highlight the Fresh Food Pathways Program: Food Hub Feasibility Study, a 30-month initiative that will examine how a community-based food hub could strengthen the local food system, support area farmers and expand access to fresh, local food, according to the release.

The county has contracted with New Venture Advisors, a national food systems consulting firm. This part of the study will assess infrastructure needs, market demand and opportunities to better connect local agricultural producers with hospitals, schools and other institutional food buyers.

“By supporting the needs of agricultural producers and expanding access to fresh, local food, Alachua County is investing in the long-term health and resilience of the community,” said Bailey McClellan, the county’s agricultural economic development coordinator, in the release.

Along with the webpage, residents can also sign up to receive email notifications directly from the microsite and explore various links to relevant presentations, documents and see important upcoming dates.

For more information, contact McClellan at 352-275-4297 or bmcclellan@alachuacounty.us.