Impact Vision:

  • Reduce food insecurity by making fresh produce widely available.

  • Prevent chronic diseases (diabetes, cancer, obesity) by improving diet quality.

  • Strengthen local economies by keeping food dollars in-parish and supporting small farms.

How They Work Together

  • Louisiana Health Facts provides the why: the data-driven justification for intervention.

  • Growing Smart NOW provides the how: the practical, community-centered solutions that respond to those data realities.

  • Together, they form a compelling narrative: evidence identifies the problem, Growing Smart NOW delivers the solution.

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Growing Smart NOW: Mission and Community Action

Growing Smart NOW is an organization centered on addressing these gaps with practical, community-driven solutions. Where the data points to inequities, the organization steps in with programs that empower farmers, schools, and families.

Core Pillars of Growing Smart NOW

  1. Farm-to-Community – Mobile markets and CSA hubs bring fruits and vegetables into neighborhoods with limited grocery access.

  2. Grower Accelerator – Training, technical support, and micro-grants help local farmers scale to meet demand.

  3. Community Nutrition & Education – Workshops, demos, and events empower families to make healthy choices with the food they receive.