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16 Jun, 2025

Nutrition as a Human Right: Why Access to Healthy Food Matters

By Siobhan Norbeck|2025-06-16T17:55:11+00:00June 16, 2025|Advocacy, Farmers, Food Equity, Food Systems, Fruits, Health Impacts, Hunger, Mental Health, Vegetables|0 Comments

The Right to Eat Well

Food is more than just fuel—it’s medicine, a source of energy, and a key determinant of health. Yet for millions of people, access to fresh, nutrient-dense food remains out of reach. Nutrition insecurity disproportionately impacts low-income communities and people of color, contributing to chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and obesity.

At Carolina Farm Trust, we believe access to healthy food is a basic human right, not a privilege reserved for those who can afford it. Through initiatives like our Food is Health Program, we’re working to close the food access gap by delivering fresh, local food directly to communities in need.

The Link Between Food Access and Health

The connection between diet and disease is well-documented. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 60% of adults in the U.S. have a chronic disease,

The Intersection of Climate Change and Food Access: Why Local Food Systems Matter

By Siobhan Norbeck|2025-02-25T13:14:05+00:00February 25, 2025|Food Equity, Sustainability|0 Comments

Food security is no longer just about economic access—it’s about climate resilience. The way we grow, distribute, and consume food is deeply impacted by climate change. Rising temperatures, extreme weather, and soil degradation are making it harder for communities—especially those already marginalized—to access fresh, nutritious food.

But there’s a solution: strengthening regional food networks. By investing in local farms and sustainable food systems, we can create a more resilient, climate-adaptive future.

How Climate Change is Disrupting Food Access

Rising Temperatures & Crop Failure
Global temperatures are increasing, with 2023 marking one of the hottest years on record. Higher temperatures reduce crop yields, affecting staple foods like wheat, corn, and rice. Some studies predict that without intervention, corn yields could drop by 24% by 2030 due to extreme heat and drought conditions.

Cultivating Change: Join Carolina Farm Trust’s Mission on Giving Tuesday

By Siobhan Norbeck|2024-12-03T18:48:22+00:00December 3, 2024|Uncategorized|0 Comments

At Carolina Farm Trust, we believe that change begins with community. This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to join us in creating a healthier, more equitable food system for the Carolinas..

Giving Tuesday is more than a day—it’s a global movement to inspire generosity. It’s about taking action to make a difference, one small step at a time. Here in North Carolina, your generosity helps us strengthen the local food ecosystem, empower farmers, and ensure families have access to fresh, nutritious food.

Why Carolina Farm Trust?

At Carolina Farm Trust, our mission goes beyond farming—we’re building stronger, more resilient communities by addressing food access, supporting local agriculture, and nurturing the next generation of farmers. Guided by our four key pillars, we aim to transform the food system in North Carolina:

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