The Triangle Food Council Collaborative (TFC Collaborative) is an emerging network of local food councils from the Triangle region in North Carolina - including the Chatham Community Food Council, the Orange County Food Council and the Capital Area Food Network. The TFC Collaborative believe that a regional effort can have a greater impact on food systems change through a larger network of relationships and strategic alignment on identified issues of concern. The goal of the TFC Collaborative is to bring the three food councils in the Triangle region together to organize, plan and collaboratively engage on food system issues. The first meeting will focus on land use policies. Free parking is available at anyCarrboro Municipal Parking Lot.
Upcoming Circle Meetings & Recaps
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Food Recovery: The Circle is working towards establishing Food Recovery goals for 2020-- potentially centered around a curbside composting program or food waste communication campaigns. Next Meeting: March 4, 1-3 pm at the Food Bank
Racial Equity Conversation: The Racial Equity Conversation Circle is developing a shared understanding of race equity core concepts and how they appear in Wake County's food system- focusing on food access and security in the March meeting. Next Meeting: March 5th, 1-2:30 pm via Zoom. Contact Cindy Sink for more information.
Farm Advocacy: The Farm Advocacy Circle is in the process of developing a Wake County growers database focused on farmers' needs. Next Meeting: March 9 from 1-3 pm at the Food Bank
Communications: The Communications Circle is supporting internal & external communications through CAFN channels.
Economic Development: The Economic Development Circle is focusing on the living wage campaign and food systems job training, with goals to host informational and networking convenings. Next Meeting: March 19, 11 am - 12:30 pm via Zoom. Contact Kristin Feierabend for more information.
Food Access & Security: The Food Access Circle is developing goals to prioritize and track action items in the Wake County Food Security Plan. Next Meeting: March 18, 2-3 pm at the Food Bank.
Coordinating: The Coordinating Circle is working through the strategic planning process. Next Meeting: March 26, 10 am - 12 pm at the Food Bank.
Sign the petition to support living wage in NC.
CAFN and the Economic Development Circle advocate for living wage efforts across the state and in Wake County. Sign the petition for 2020 NC Governor and State Legislature candidates to commit to supporting $15/hr for all workers.
Are you a farmer or rancher?
Take action against climate change.
A coalition of farm organizations and their allies around the country are circulating this farmer statement on the climate crisis. Consider adding your name to call for solutions that invest in your rural and agricultural communities.
Check out our calendar for all CAFN and other food system events!
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If you'd like to share your event, job opening, or conference with CAFN, please send Alana Gilbert an email with details by mid-month prior to the event.
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