Ajo Regional Food Partnership

toward increased food resilience, access and equty

The Ajo Regional Food Partnership (ARFP) began as a remarkable collaboration of several organizations in and around Ajo working to create a truly local food system for the region. Core members included non-profits, the local school district, the community health center and a diverse group of enthusiastic volunteers. ARFP was a successful, long-term collaboration with partners operating within a Systems Change framework under a Collaborative Impact Model. The Community Foundation for Southern Arizona provided ARFP with truly invaluable technical assistance and support during the formative years of the coalition.

After 10+ years of active collaboration, the onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic and the ensuing seismic shifts in organizational operations and priorities led to a period of dormancy for ARFP. In the spring of 2023, organizing work began on a potential heir to the important groundwork laid by Ajo Regional Food Partnership. This renewed energy is built around a sense of urgency in expanding locally grown/locally sourced food in a climate conscious way. We will update this site as the work continues to evolve.