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Sustainability has many dimensions.
In the arena of food systems work, sustainable describes a food system in which all people, regardless of income or other variables, have access to safe, quality food which is grown, processed and distributed in a manner that supports family farms, viable urban and rural communities, and stewardship of the land and environment. In the implementation of its work, MFA has consistently valued the ability and wisdom of our members and the community. Through study groups, urban and rural dialogues, supporting the placement of individual members on policy-making boards and advisory councils, and by providing a bridge between the various diverse components of the food system, MFA members have the opportunity to find ways to express their concerns and interests. As a result of our work over the last 13 years, in particular our role in establishing the Food and Nutrition Commission, MFA is currently providing staffing and technical support to six diverse communities around the United States who are actively working on issues of food security and food system policy. This 36 month project is currently funded by a major grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.