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Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food and Agriculture is a non-profit organization serving the Washington, DC-area. Our mission is to create a more equitable and sustainable local food system that improves the health of our community, the viability of local farmers, and preserves our environment for future generations.Arcadia's four key program areas are distinct yet interrelated. Each addresses a specific need in the community, while collectively engaging consumers, farmers, schools, and institutions alike.Arcadia Farm demonstrates environmentally and economically sustainable growing practices Arcadia's Farm to School Program connects schools with healthy, local food for school meals and provides hands-on food & farm educationArcadia's Mobile Market increases access to fresh, affordable, sustainably-grown food in low-income, food insecure DC-area neighborhoodsArcadia's Food Hub provides distribution and logistical services to local, sustainable producers and expands their reach into the DC-area market