Values

CADE is committed to food sovereignty – helping all New York State communities produce and share foods that meet their cultural and dietary needs. Many communities have been denied food sovereignty and struggle to access healthy food and farmland. Some face larger barriers than others.

CADE supports the farms and food businesses that make food sovereignty possible. We are committed to meeting each client’s unique needs by continually increasing access to services and education, improving our policies and culture, and building a diverse network of equity-focused partner organizations.

We know that words need to be backed up with real commitment to action. Stay tuned to learn about CADE’s methods and targets for improving accessibility and equity (coming February 2025).