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The Common Market Annual Report 2023
The Common Market's 2023 Annual Report highlights the launch of our Forward Commitment Program, which empowers institutions to support values-aligned farms throughout their crop cycles. This program moves away from the standard week-to-week ordering model to advance seasonal production planning and guaranteed purchases, fostering a more resilient and equitable food system. In 2023, about 20 institutions, mainly higher education sites, committed $400,000 in advanced orders from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) growers. Despite some challenges, the program is seen as a crucial step towards sustainable markets for farmers, leveraging USDA programs like the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement (LFPA) and Local Food for Schools (LFS). These efforts, along with our other diverse partnerships across our four regions, resulted in a total economic impact of $86.3 million, significant investments in local economies, and expanded support for diverse farmers.
On behalf of our sustainable family farms, food access partners, and teams, thank you for supporting The Common Market in 2023!
