Understanding Local Boards in NC
This document helps food councils connect with local governance boards to help identify shared goals and champions for food council priorities.
Policy
Food Policy Fridays on Facebook Live
We’re hosting statewide calls twice a month to hear from food councils, share updates, hear strategies, and find additional supports for ongoing needs.
2021 Food Policy & Organizing Series
With food council feedback, we’ve crafted this series of trainings, conversations with leaders, and collaborative calls to support your strategy.
Host a Nonpartisan Virtual Candidates Forum
Virtual candidate forums are a great way to highlight food and farm issues and spark dialogue between the community and elected officials.
POLICY MEMO: Donation of Canned Foods Produced by Volunteer Groups
How North Carolina Municipalities Can Provide the Necessary Policy Framework for the Production of Food on Public Land.
The Use of Publicly Owned Vacant Land for Community Agriculture
How North Carolina Municipalities Can Provide the Necessary Policy Framework for the Production of Food on Public Land.
Backyard Chickens in the City
How Cabarrus County used present-use value tax income to support their Agricultural Economy
Agricultural Development and Farm Preservation Trust Funds
How Cabarrus County used present-use value tax income to support their Agricultural Economy
Food Council Policy Engagement in 2018
Food councils in North Carolina are showing increasing interest policy change.
Strategic Advocacy Toolkit
A toolkit to build strategy for engaging in advocacy efforts.