The success of social finance mechanisms to build economically viable local food enterprises has yet to be substantially mirrored in the Rogue Valley. Through both a review of the opportunities presented by nationwide movements such as Slow Money and a survey of potential strategic improvements in the local food economy, the case for a comprehensive investment strategy with projected returns will be made. The larger questions of regional food security and the broadest possible involvement of community stakeholders are central to this analysis. General efforts to assess the relative strengths and weaknesses of the existing food system by non-governmental organizations concerned with sustainable development will also be detailed. The long-term enhancement of public health and well-being will be addressed, with an emphasis on nutritional deficiencies and food deserts. As the Rogue Valley strives to produce more of its own essential foodstuffs, the key steps toward building local production capacity, value-added products, and regional distribution channels are seen as cornerstones to food security. Yet, without well-coordinated local investment structures, supported by both private capital the financial services industry, these goals are likely to remain elusive.