Creating Local Food Policy Councils: A Guide for Michigan’s Communities
This resources covers all aspects of setting up a local food policy council and evaluating its ongoing progress. The resource covers the basics of what a food policy council is, what its role and benefits are, and who typically sits on a food policy council. Other areas that are covered in detail include: assessing the communities needs, developing a governance model and structure for the council, taking action to reach goals, evaluating effectiveness, reporting back to the municipality (or state), funding the efforts and helpful resources.