We are excited to introduce you to the nine companies selected for the Food System 6 Accelerator’s Cohort 7!

This unique group of leaders represents the passion and vision of a food system hit hard by the challenges of COVID-19, and the entrepreneurs and community change-makers that stepped up to meet the needs of this time. Cohort 7 represents a focus on food access and equity, regional food system infrastructure, and alternative business solutions to the unique circumstances of the past year. As with all FS6 cohorts, Cohort 7 was selected for their work across the four FS6 impact pillars of Healthy People, Vibrant Farms, Sustainable Ecosystems, and Justice & Fairness.

To meet the cohort and to register for the FS6 Forum Event, visit www.foodsystem6.org/cohort7.

About this Toolkit

Help us spread the word! We encourage you to join the #FS6cohort7 conversation by sharing these details on your organization's social platforms. This toolkit includes sample posts as well as downloadable logos, graphics, and approved imagery to help you share the news of the Cohort 7 entrepreneurs. All language and visuals included below are approved for use. If you have any questions, please reach out to fs6media@foodsystem6.org.

Contact Information: Melissa Rouse, FS6 Communications Director | melissa@foodsystem6.org

**Header photo credit: Umi Feeds

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  • Graphics for social
  • Newsletter/email copy

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Long-Form Social Media Posts (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram)


Post #1: We are excited to introduce the nine companies selected for the Food System 6 Accelerator's Cohort 7! This unique group of leaders represents the passion and vision of a food system hit hard by the challenges of COVID-19, and the entrepreneurs and community change-makers that stepped up to meet the needs of this time. Cohort 7 represents a focus on food access and equity, regional food system infrastructure, and alternative business solutions to the unique circumstances of the past year. Learn more at www.foodsystem6.org/cohort7 and join the FS6 Forum event on June 22nd to hear from this inspiring group!

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Post #2: Meet Food System 6 Accelerator's newest cohort, Cohort 7! These entrepreneurs were selected for their inspiring vision of a more equitable and prosperous food future. Congratulations to Farm to Pantry, the FarmHand tractor, Ferry County Edible Resource Team, Kitchen 66, Nafici Environmental Research, Open Food Network USA, Reem’s California, Regenerative Poultry Systems, and Umi Feeds. Learn more at www.foodsystem6.org/cohort7.

[Please tag FS6 and C7 entrepreneurs using the handles listed above + include the graphic below]

Short-Form Social Media Posts (Twitter)


Post #1: Meet the @foodsystem6 Accelerator's Cohort 7! This year's group is focused on solving challenges across food access and equity, regional infrastructure, and building creative solutions to the circumstances of the past year. Learn more at www.foodsystem6.org/cohort7!

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Post #2: Congratulations to the companies selected for the @foodsystem6 Accelerator! This inspiring group of leaders is working to heal our food system - with a spotlight on food access, equity, and regional food infrastructure. Join FS6 on June 22nd to learn more! www.foodsystem6.org/cohort7

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Newsletter/Email Copy


Subject: Meet the Food System 6 Accelerator’s Newest Cohort!

Dear [Recipient],

We are excited to introduce you to the nine companies selected for the Food System 6 Accelerator’s Cohort 7!

This unique group of leaders represents the passion and vision of a food system hit hard by the challenges of COVID-19, and the entrepreneurs and community change-makers that stepped up to meet the needs of this time. Cohort 7 represents a focus on food access and equity, regional food system infrastructure, and alternative business solutions. These leaders are not only addressing the unique circumstances of the past year - they represent real local solutions that are part of a systems shift towards healing and more just, local, economies. As with all FS6 cohorts, Cohort 7 was selected for their work across the four FS6 impact pillars of Healthy People, Vibrant Farms, Sustainable Ecosystems, and Justice & Fairness.

Without further ado, here are the companies that make up Cohort 7:
  • Farm to Pantry: Gleaning fruits & vegetables that would otherwise go to waste and sharing it with food-insecure families across Sonoma County.
  • the FarmHand tractor: The open-source tractor solution for today's small sustainable market farms.
  • Ferry County Edible Resource Team: Supporting the next generation of sustainable farmers to build a more resilient and prosperous Ferry County, WA
  • Kitchen 66: Decreasing barriers for Tulsa's food entrepreneurs through business training and operational support.
  • Nafici Environmental Research: Transforming agricultural waste into paper pulp for packaging through EcoPulping.
  • Open Food Network: An open-source, virtual market platform for transparent local food systems.
  • Reem’s California: Connecting people across cultures and experiences through the warmth of Arab bread and hospitality.
  • Regenerative Poultry Systems: Training and deploying regenerative poultry farmers at scale.
  • Umi Feeds: Redistributing surplus food to seniors and the food insecure in Atlanta, GA.

To learn more about the cohort and to register for our upcoming Forum event on June 22nd, visit www.foodsystem6.org/cohort7.  

Best,
[Sender]