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21 <br /> Expanding Local Food Markets Pilot Project <br /> At the recommendation of the chair of the Orange County Board of County Commissioners, the <br /> Food Council and Cooperative Extension have been exploring options for a pilot program to <br /> expand markets for Orange County growers and increase access to local foods for regional <br /> buyers. <br /> • Stakeholder interviews <br /> • 18 month pilot program <br /> • Support 6-8 growers in an online selling/marketing platform to connect to regional <br /> buyers <br /> • Pilot participants will help advise program implementation and evaluation <br /> • Data collection and 2-4 staff reports annually <br /> • Intended timeline: July 2022 to December 2023 <br />