Local First Foundation

The mission of the Local First Foundation is to conduct education, research, and outreach on the importance of local self-reliance in order to build an economy that values people, the planet, and prosperity for everyone in the greater La Plata County region.

Local Self Reliance

The Local First Foundation works to build an economy that values people, the planet, and prosperity for everyone. Our initiatives include forming a health care cooperative, supporting local, renewable energy and the establishment of a creative district that supports the creative economy.

Word On The Street

2808, 2019

Farm to Table to Farm: The Eat Local Movement

Printed in the Durango Herald August 10, 2019 Farm to Table to Farm: The Eat Local Movement You may [...]

1407, 2019

Brand your business as local and independent

Printed in the Durango Herald July 13, 2019 Brand your business as local and independent Last month’s Local First [...]

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