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What is a Food Council

WebFood councils are community-based coalitions, created to help build a more just and sustainable food system. Each council supports a specific community – usually …

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Twelve Community Insights for a North Carolina that "Does Food

WebThe current state of our agriculture and farming industries confirms that there is a serious, ongoing problem within our food system. The heart of this issue–that power …

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Statistics, Stories, and Solutions

WebThe food councils have the on-the-ground experience, trust, and connections necessary to identify issues and develop potential solutions with community members. …

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Cultivating Community through Food

WebThe program involves community service learning, financial literacy, and developing and cultivating their Community Farm. The farm, located on black-owned …

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Welcome new team members

WebIn March, Monique Bethell began a six-month long internship with our team through a Masters of Public Health program at Walden University. She brings a wealth of …

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Examples of NC Food Assessments

WebExecutive Summary. This Community Food Assessment is a compilation of data offering a holistic view of Orange County’s food system. The report aims to inform …

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2011 Community-Based Food System Assessment and Action …

Web1 Community-Based Food System Assessment and Planning - Facilitator’s Guidebook Introduction Just as a long journey is made easier and clearer by using a road map, a …

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Backyard Chickens in the City

WebChickens provide a plethora of benefits: eggs as an affordable and nutritious source of food, fertilizer for gardens, sustainability via local food production, education for …

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Local Food Councils Tackle Hunger and Food Access Issues in …

WebIn the end, the food councils’ letter was signed by 120 organizations from Boone to Wilmington, representing a wide range of sectors including direct emergency …

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FIRE Food Council Internships

WebLearn about the projects from the Spring 2022 FIRE internship here. Purpose: This program will host up to six students or recently graduated student interns, …

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Campaign Messaging, Creative Strategies, and Media Series

WebEngaging Community: Creative and Cultural Strategies. Thursday, March 16th, 9:00 – 11:45am. Part 1: Your work encompasses so much more than food. Power, …

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POLICY MEMO: Donation of Canned Foods Produced by Volunteer …

WebAvenue 1. The first avenue that individuals and volunteer groups can take that would enable them to donate their canned foods under NCDA, USDA, and Feeding …

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“Little p” policies

WebPolicies and laws affect our community and regional food systems in many different ways — from federal regulation of school lunches and food safety practices to …

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NEW BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY FOOD ALLIANCE Making the …

Web3 • Promote community economic development for the creation of living wage jobs and local engagement and ownership in many sectors of the food system; • Promote local, …

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2022 Spring FIRE Internships!

WebThis program will host up to six student or recently graduated student interns, during Spring 2022 (February to May), to support local food councils’ community and …

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FIRE Internships 2023

WebStudent Benefits. Interns will be paid $15/hr for approximately up to 15 hrs/wk from late September 2023 through April 2024, with an end of the year break. …

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Piedmont Triad Holds Regional Food Council Gathering

WebOn July 10th, nearly 40 food council leaders and supporters gathered for a 2017 Piedmont Triad Region Food Councils meeting. This latest meeting is part of an …

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