Our mission is to grow healthy, equitable, and sustainable food systems in our region through understanding and policy work around food security, economic development and renewable energy.
To this end we have three standing committees with individual areas of focus. Goals of each group will lead to actions within the council. The three committees are 1) Healthy Food Access 2) Food and Energy and 3) Food and the Economy.
Plans will include a component of education and outreach in order to fill gaps in knowledge and understanding in our community. Education and outreach benefits the Council itself. We aim to stay informed about what policy issues are most pressing to the communities in our region.
To this end we have three standing committees with individual areas of focus. Goals of each group will lead to actions within the council. The three committees are 1) Healthy Food Access 2) Food and Energy and 3) Food and the Economy.
Plans will include a component of education and outreach in order to fill gaps in knowledge and understanding in our community. Education and outreach benefits the Council itself. We aim to stay informed about what policy issues are most pressing to the communities in our region.
Who We Are
The Athens Food Policy Council is a voluntary group of small business owners, non-profit staff, Ohio University Students, and community members. We are always looking for more community and farmer representation. Please contact us if you are interested in being a part of our council.
Our History |
The Athens Food Policy Council has been around since 2009. Over the years, priorities have focused on allowing chicken coops within city limits, researching policy changes to create greater access to healthy food, farmers market relocation, and events to raise awareness about the impact of fracking on our valuable farmlands.
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