As an illustrative example of a regional value chain effort, the below infographic provides insights from the Thread Fund’s experience regarding how donors—through grantmaking and investments—can help support the creation and viability of regional value chains.

The Pacific Northwest is a leader in food systems development with agendas that are innovative and rapidly evolving. As separate actors in the region generate plans and policies, it is important to view these agendas as connected and mutually affective. To gain a snapshot of what is moving in the area, this report analyzes the following documents for themes, trends, and distinctions:

• City of Seattle Food Action Plan
  
• King County Executive’s Top 20 Action Items for 2015-2017
  
• Washington Food Systems Roundtable Food Action Plan
  
• Multnomah County Food Action Plan
  
• Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) Food Action Plan 
  
• Luma Consulting Report Landscape Scan of Food Systems, for investors
  
• Whatcom Food Network Community Food Assessment
  
• Clark County Food System Council Policy Roadmap
  
• Snohomish County Sustainable Lands Strategy Report