The FPC has the following primary objectives:

• Create a forum that brings people together from all aspects of the food system to generate new relationships and cross learning;

• Initiate research, policies, and programs that increase food security and social and economic opportunity for food producers, distributors, and consumers;

• Advance a food security and food system development agenda at the city and county level to ensure that every resident has access to fresh, healthy, and affordable food;

• Serve as resource to the community to assist in solution oriented local food system development programs and projects.