A fee for service program, that provides technical support for strategic planning and specific consulting around food systems projects which may include coalition development, community food system assessments and technical assistance. Coalition development includes building trust and connections within communities and generating common vision mission and goals.  Assessments involve understanding and researching the full food system from production to resource management or specific aspects of a community like a farmers market. Technical assistance can include specific project support and consulting relating to design, research, and additional areas. Examples of projects can be found at our website.  Program contact:  Courtney Long court7@iastate.edu 515-460-3227