A committed group of citizens has been working to form a future North Alabama Food Policy Council since late 2010. Everyone is welcome. The purpose is to improve communication and collaboration among consumers, farmers, restauranteurs, retailers, distributors, processors, planners, health professionals, educators, and other supporters in order to inform policies that foster a more locally-based, sustainable and self-reliant food system accessible to all. Whether as a professional or consumer and resident, everyone has a role.  

 

To date, we have formalized a Steering Committee as well as three sub-committees: Education, Communication and Membership. Each sub-committee has adopted a 12 month Action Plan. You are more than welcome to join any of the committees that interest you.

 

This year our primary focus is an on-going educational series on topics ranging from community gardens to farm to school programs. We are also inviting residents to host a "Local Foods Dinner for Friends & Family" to celebrate local food and farmers and raise funds for to help make fresh, healthy food choices accessble to everyone.  

 

 

If you are interested in joining the initiative or keeping abreast of our activities and progress, sign-up here or email us at kstrickland@fbofna.org.