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Network Calls
As a way to continue building relationships across regions and around specific topics, we host network calls with food council members and interested partners.
Charlotte Region
To connect with food councils and partners in this region, contact Jared Cates at jared@carolinafarmstewards.org.
Next Call: August 19, 2020, 12:00 – 1:00pm
Northeast Region
To connect with food councils and partners in this region, contact Abbey Piner at abbey_piner@ncsu.edu.
Next Call: Tue, Sept 8th, 2020, 1-2:15pm
Every 3 months on the second Tuesday
Southeast Region
To connect with food councils and partners in this region, contact Lindsey Carver at lcarver@foodbankcenc.org.
Next Call: Tue, Sept. 1, 2020, 1:30-2:45 pm
Triad Region
To connect with food councils and partners in this region, contact Gini Knight at gini_knight@ncsu.edu.
Next Call: Thu, Aug 13, 12-1pm
Triangle Region
To connect with food councils and partners in this region, contact Megan Bolejack at mbolejack@caresharehealth.org.
Next Call: Aug. 19th, 2020 @ 10:00 am
Western Region
To connect with food councils and partners in this region, contact Amy Marion at amy@asapconnections.org.
Next call: Tue, Aug 18, 2020, 10-11 am
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COLLABORATIVE POLICY CALLS FOR FOOD COUNCILS
Food Recovery
Explore rules and regulations related to food recovery and donation from individuals and institutions in North Carolina.
Calls on last Friday of the month at 12pm:
March, June, September, December
Ag Development & Farm Preservation PUV Trust Funds
Explore the development of local trust funds that support farming and agriculture by using tax penalties paid to a county when property leaves Present Use Value (PUV) tax status.
Calls on last Friday of the month at 12pm:
February, May, August, September
New topic idea?
If you have a new topic that you want to explore with other councils, contact Jared at jared@carolinafarmstewards.org.