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North Carolina Food Councils
Join NC food policy council listserv, a forum to connect food councils, food policy happenings, and discussions across the state.
National Food Policy Network
Join the Food Policy Network listserv for resources, events, and idea exchange with food councils and food policy advocates across the United States.
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: Wed, Mar 25, 2020, 12-1pm
Northeast Region
To connect with food councils and partners in this region, contact Abbey Piner at abbey_piner@ncsu.edu.
Southeast Region
To connect with food councils and partners in this region, contact Lindsey Carver at lcarver@foodbankcenc.org.
Next Call: Tue, Feb 25, 2020, 1-2:15pm
Triad Region
To connect with food councils and partners in this region, contact Gini Knight at gini_knight@ncsu.edu.
Next Call: Wed, Feb 26, 2020, 12-1pm
Triangle Region
To connect with food councils and partners in this region, contact Megan Bolejack at mbolejack@caresharehealth.org.
Next Call: Fri, Feb 21, 2020
Western Region
To connect with food councils and partners in this region, contact Amy Marion at amy@asapconnections.org.
Next call: Feb, 11, 2020, 12pm
Connect with Western NC Food Council Network on facebook.
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
Healthy Vending
Explore policies that local governments can use in North Carolina to restrict the sale of sugary beverages and snacks on municipal and county-owned property.
Calls on last Friday of the month at 12pm:
January, April, July, October
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