Quad Cities Food Hub

quad cities food hub is a bi-state initiative – the quad cities food hub connects farmers and consumers in iowa and illinois in effort to augment regional local food production and consumption. the organization is part of a network of regional food system working groups in the state of iowa. mission to support local food production, connecting producers and consumers; cultivate education and training programs; preserve and expand sustainable agriculture; foster local economic development; and promote healthy lifestyles through use of local foods, including underserved individuals and communities. core values community: giving priority to local needs, interests and goods. partnerships: valuing collaborative solutions through local relationships and new partnerships. education: delivering knowledge and expertise to the local community health: promoting healthy lifestyles through use of local foods sustainability: preserving and expanding sustainable agriculture and fostering local econom