National Food Policy Council Gathering

From People Power to Public Policy: A Gathering of Local and State Food Policy Councils

Saturday October 10, 8:30 am – 6 pm
Polk County Convention Complex, Des Moines, Iowa

Note: This event is now full, we will not be accepting new registrations at the door.

From People Power to Public Policy is CFSC’s first meeting dedicated specifically to food policy councils. It is appropriate for anyone who is interested in or involved with any organized effort to influence local and state food, agriculture, or nutrition policy. Food Policy Councils (FPCs) bring together stakeholders from diverse food-related sectors to examine how the food system is operating and to develop recommendations on how to improve it. FPCs may take many forms, but are typically either commissioned by state or local government, or predominately a grassroots effort.

From People Power to Public Policy is an opportunity to learn more about policy, projects and partnerships that make up local food systems. It is also an occasion to network with individuals on the cutting edge of local and state food policy issues. From People Power to Public Policy offers attendees a chance to share innovative ideas that reflect community values and enhance community food security.

Agenda

8:30 – 9:00 AM

Registration Check-In

9:00 – 9:15 AM

Welcome by Mark Winne, CFSC Food Policy Council Director

9:15 – 10:30 AM

Opening Plenary: What are the Roles of Food Policy Councils in Promoting a Just and Sustainable Food System?

• Moderator: Mark Winne, CFSC Presenters: Wayne Roberts, Toronto Food Policy Council; Phyllis Shulman, Office of Seattle City Council President Richard Conlin; Cindy Torres, Boulder Food Policy Council

10:30 – 10:45 AM

Break

10:45 AM – 12:15 PM

Morning Workshop Session:

• Economics and Food Policy
• Land Use and Planning – A Case Study
• Public Health
• Food Policy: From Theory to Practice (Intro Level)

12:15 – 1:30 PM

Lunch

1:30 – 2:45 PM

Afternoon Workshop Session 1:

• Building the Values Chain-Advocating for Personal and Collective Values (Intro Level Policy Campaigning)
• Development and Organization (Intro Level)
• State Food Policy Councils

2:45 – 3:00 PM

Break

3:00 – 4:15 PM

Afternoon Workshop Session 2:

• Building Your Policy Campaign: From Grassroots to Grass Tops (Level II Policy Campaigning)
• Land Use and Planning – An Urban Perspective
• Food Marketing and Purchasing
• Community Participation and Food Democracy (Intro Level Community Participation)

4:45 – 4:30 PM

Break

4:30 – 5:30 PM

Closing Plenary

• Facilitator: Keecha Harris, DrPH, RD, President, KHA, Inc.
  Description: Participants will be asked to share their “aha” moments from the day, the biggest challenges and opportunities in food policy work, as well as conference ‘take-aways’ at this plenary discussion.

5:30 PM

Adjourn

6:00 – 7:30 PM

Reception