The Good Food Catalyst

OUR MISSION The Good Food Catalyst is a non-profit organization committed to expanding the production, marketing and distribution of locally grown and responsibly produced food, in order to enhance the social, economic, and environmental health of our communities. The Good Food Catalyst believes access to Good Food is a human right. Good Food is healthy, accessible, sustainable, humane and fair, produced as locally as possible and promotes economic growth. IMPACT 22 Years dedicated to Good Food Good Food EXPO attendees annually 14,700+ farmers trained in financing raised by Good Food businesses in our network OUR PROGRAMMING Good Food EXPO Started in 2004, Good Food Expo the nation’s oldest and most widely-attended event focused on local and sustainable food. Farmer Training This farmer training program includes Wholesale Success, Direct Market Success and On-Farm Food Safety. Good Food Accelerator Food and farm entrepreneurs, competitively selected as Fellows, participate in a six-month intensive program that includes mentoring, strategic and technical support, networking opportunities, and access to financing. Market Development The Good Food Catalyst's Market Development Program works to make connections with local trade buyers and build the supply and sales of Good Food. The Organic Grain Promotion Initiative and Distiller's Network are major components of our Market Development Program. Good Food is Good Medicine Good Food is Good Medicine aims to promote food and health literacy across communities in the Chicagoland region, and inspire deeper understanding of how food choices impact health by delivering culturally-relevant tools, teaching, and personal experiences that encourage action to increase longevity and improve quality of life for all. Follow @goodfoodcatalyst on social media for ways to get involved!