The MoCo Food Council team tracks food-related legislation and our policy actions on a continuous basis.
The Montgomery County Food Council is an active participant in urban and rural policy and process change. Our advocacy efforts lead the way to a more healthful and sustainable community by bringing together a diversity of nonprofit and community based organizations, businesses, government agencies, and residents in a coordinated effort to address the broad range of food system-related issues in our region.
Make your voice heard in Maryland’s legislative process by submitting written testimony or signing up to testify before the General Assembly. Your input helps shape policies that impact our local food system, from food security to farm sustainability. Follow the steps below to create an MGA account and participate in advocacy efforts.
Visit the MGA website to set up a MGA account. Once you sign up, you (or your organization) will be able to sign up as a witness, as well as submit written testimonies. Here are video tutorials on how to create an account, upload testimonies, etc.
Our policy initiatives are led by our Policy Committee, which considers issues and facilitates the decision-making and establishment of policy positions on behalf of the Food Council. This standing committee is entrusted to make decisions that will represent the mission and vision of the Montgomery County Food Council on public policy issues that influence the Montgomery County food system.
Jul 14
Join us for a discussion of best practices in finding the right space for your organization, and exploring opportunities for collaboration in our community.
Jul 16
Join the Food Council for a visit to Crossroads Farmers Market on July 16! The Montgomery County Food Council will be hosting a table at Crossroads Farmers Market on Wednesday, July 16th, from 10:30 - 2:30, to celebrate gardening and spread the word that SNAP dollars can be used to purchase plants and seeds.
