Representatives from more than 25 groups meet quarterly to discuss and coordinate efforts to build more vibrant regional food systems.

• Identify the key elements found in specific geographic areas that create a vibrant and sustainable regional food system.
• Work with leaders and food businesses in specific geographic areas and/or communities to identify and support the key elements that are not yet well developed.
• Help identify and measure key indicators that determine whether there is positive change in the regional food system as a result of projects or programs.
• Develop and implement a process for continuous learning across Iowa about what it takes to make a regional food system more vibrant and sustainable.