Our Story

Our Goal
​In 2003 USDA encouraged States and Counties to collaborate with USDA funded program and their partners to work together toward a common goal to reinforce and amplify each other’s efforts.  In Solano County we started FANNS (Food, Ag and Nutrition Network of Solano) in 2004 and have been meeting 6 times each year. The task is not easy as Americans are flooded with competing messages and environmental settings that promote sedentary activity and high fat, high sugar foods.  The food industry spends billions of dollars each year on food advertising.  In comparison to all the contracts of USDA food and nutrition services programs’ combined, who receive approximately $600 million for nutrition education.  
FANNS increases access to fresh fruits and vegetables and improves beverage choices in Solano County to promote food security and equity by marketing and promoting healthier living.

Key Activities

  • Increase participation in Market Match, CalFresh, and Summer Meal programs.
  • Implement sugar sweetened beverage (SSB) reduction, “water is cool” campaign to establish consistent marketing, messaging, and education.

Partners