REMINDER: Join Us for the Next Meeting of the DC Food Policy Council!
Join the DC Food Policy Council to continue the conversation about DC's food policy. The mission of the DCFPC is to identify regulatory burdens on the local food economy, collect and analyze data on the food economy and food equity, promote positive food policies, and guide organizations and individuals in the local food economy. We will hold our meeting next week on Wednesday, December 6th from 6-8pm, at 2235 Shannon Pl SE, on the 2nd Floor, in the Taxicab Commission Hearing Room. Join us before the meeting's official business begins from 5:45-6pm for networking.
Agenda
Open Networking 5:45-6:00pm
Welcome & Introductions: 6:00pm
a. Food Policy Council Members
b. Ex-Officio DC Agency Members
Updates from Director Cidlowski
a. Sustainable DC 2.0 Planning Process
b. Healthy Students Amendment Act Hearing
c. Legislation - local and federal
d. Funding
Brief Presentation – 1 Year Accomplishments & Background
a. Community Input on the FPC Overall
b. Process & Engagement
c. Question & Answers
Community Input on Priorities - INTERACTIVE BREAKOUTS
a. Working Group Stations
i. Local Food Business and Labor Development
ii. Food Equity, Access, and Health and Nutrition Education
iii. Sustainable Food Procurement
iv. Urban Agriculture and Food System Education
b. Cross-cutting Policies
c. Engagement & Events
Announcements & Next Steps
- Next Working Group Meetings – TBD in January
Can't come to the meeting but still want to get involved?
Follow the Livestream of the event on Facebook Live or Periscope of our partner DC Greens.
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