Ten Guiding Principles
As part of LFP’s goal of helping to build local sustainable food systems, we have developed a set of overarching principles that guide our work, actions, and standards.
- Link local food producers and eaters to boost community, health, and environmental benefits.
- Reduce the distance between farmers and eaters to promote vibrant regional economies.
- Reduce or eliminate the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers.
- Reduce agriculture pollution by protecting and conserving soil and water resources.
- Promote safe and fair working conditions for farm workers and viable incomes for farmers.
- Raise animals in humane conditions without the use of growth stimulating hormones, sub-therapeutic antibiotics, or animal by-products.
- Conserve and enhance wildlife habitat and ecological diversity.
- Reduce the use of fossil fuels throughout the entire food chain.
- Produce crops and raise animals without the use of genetic engineering.
- Encourage closed-looped systems that conserve and recycle nutrients.