We are all a part of our food system. The food that we buy or grow impacts our kids, our families and our community. It’s time that we had a say in how our food system is managed here locally. The Tompkins County Food Policy Council is one way for the community to take some control over the food system. Where can we grow food? Where is emergency food available? What types of animals can we keep in our backyard? How easy is it to apply for and/or use the SNAP program (food stamps) where you live? Get involved to whatever level works for you as a Friend of your local food policy council, to make the policy about the food system responsive to the neighborhoods!
The Tompkins County Food Policy Council is a diverse group of consumers, farmers, food workers, health professionals, and social service workers. Together, this council makes policy recommendations to town, city, and municipal governments, in order to ensure that democracy is part of our food system.If you want to learn about policy, work with a dedicated group of change-makers, and/or have an informed say in how our government makes decisions about food join the Friends of the Tompkins County Food Policy Council. If you live or work in Tompkins County and are interested in food policy, email tcfoodpolicycouncil@gmail.com or call (607)379-9270 (please leave a message for a return call).
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