Food Management Digizine - Q1 2023

DIVERSE FARMERS IN THE SPOTLIGHT

FM Staff Contributor

In North Carolina, the Black Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) Farmer pilot program took off with the support of Compass Group North America, Foodbuy and produce distributor FreshPoint. The goal? Being more intentional with produce purchases and directing more spend towards the diverse farming community. Compass chefs made it special with beautifully seasonal menu items, and thanks to the pilot program’s success, new farms are being added and the program is still growing.

Local generational farmers on their property in North Carolina

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