New Haven Food Policy Council
Additional Resources
1. Connecticut Food Policy Council (www.foodpc.state.ct.us/) promotes the development of food policy for Connecticut and coordinates state agencies that affect food security.
2. City of Hartford Food Commission (www.hartford.gov/government/FoodCommission/) was founded in 1991 to address issues f hunger and food security in Hartford.
3. Drake University Agricultural Law Center (www.law.drake.edu/centers/default.aspx?pageID=aboutAgCtr) founded the State and Local Food Policy Councils (www.statefoodpolicy.org/) Project dedicated to examining state and local food systems and food policy. The Law Center explores the role that our legal system has on our food systems.
a. A listing of Food Policy Councils is available in PDF format here.
4. Model Councils for further research:
a. Toronto, Canada: This is quite possibly the best model for FPCs. The policy council has had a number of successes and is strengthened by the city's commitment to it, top-notch leadership, and clarity of vision. www.city.toronto.on.ca/health/tfpc_index.htm
b. Portland, Oregon: This council is a couple of years old and has already achieved impressive results. www.portlandonline.com/osd/index.cfm?c=42290
c. State of Iowa: Though instituted at the state level, this council provides a good model for the policy advisory role such a council can play. In addition, the council's work emphasizes the importance of marketing local food to support the local food system and the local economy. www.iowafoodpolicy.org/
