About
The Palouse-Clearwater Food Coalition (PCFC) strengthens the health and vibrancy of the Palouse-Clearwater Food System and increases the production, distribution, and consumption of locally grown food and agriculture products.- Fostering communication and collaboration between individuals, businesses, and organizations working in the food and agriculture sector.
- Developing and sharing information about model projects, programs and funding revenue services.
- Providing feedback and insight to private and public entrepreneurs exploring programs and enterprise development.
Informing policy development and decisions. - Identifying and communicating ways in which organizations and policies could provide opportunities for enhancing the Palouse-Clearwater food and agriculture community.
- Networking and outreach to wider local food community, public food coalitions
- Strengthening the local food economy as a means of economic development.
The Palouse-Clearwater region covers a nine-country area. This includes six Idaho counties (Benewah, Latah, Clearwater, Nez Perce, Lewis, and Idaho) and three Washington counties (Whitman, Asotin, and Garfield).


Mackenzie Lawrence
Administrative Coordinator, Community Food Systems & Small Farms, University of Idaho