The activities of the Food Council are accomplished primarily through our Working Groups, led by staff and Council Members and populated by concerned residents with a shared commitment to making a positive impact in our food system. These subcommittees develop and executive initiatives, support policies, and facilitate partnerships connected to their specific goals.

Anyone is invited to join the Working Groups, which meet more frequently and independently than the whole Food Council. Public participation in our working groups is essential for our success and we welcome all volunteers to join our effort.

Please contact info@mocofoodcouncil.com if you or your organization/business is interested in getting involved. Information on the mission, current projects, and meeting details is available on each Working Group page.

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Upcoming Events

feb 2-april 6

Beginning Farmer Training Course

10-week course, meeting every Thursday evening from 7:00pm-8:30pm from February 2 through April 6, 2023.

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Mar 28-29

Montgomery County Energy Summit

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Mar 29

Montgomery County Food Council Happy Hour

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April 10 - 15

Food Waste Prevention Week

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Apr 11

Food Waste Prevention Week: Food Safety Training (consumer perspective)

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Apr 20

Increased Local Food Procurement Policy Priority Working Group, 10 -11:30am

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Apr 26

Food System Advocacy Community Call

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Apr 26

Equitable Land Access Equitable Land Access April Site Visit at CHEER Garden

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Apr 27

Gardening Subcommittee

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May 2

Equitable Land Access Working Group Meeting

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May 8

Food Security Community Call

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May 15

Recovered Food Safety Training (Provider perspective)

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May 24

Food System Advocacy Community Call

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Jun 12

Food Security Community Call

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Jun 15

Increased Local Food Procurement Policy Priority Working Group

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Jun 22

Gardening Subcommittee

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Jun 28

Food System Advocacy Community Call

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Jul 10

Food Security Community Call

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Jul 11

Equitable Land Access Working Group Meeting

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Jul 26

Food System Advocacy Community Call

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Aug 14

Food Security Community Call

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Aug 17

Increased Local Food Procurement

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Aug 23

Food System Advocacy Community Call

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Aug 24

Gardening Subcommittee Meeting

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Sep 5

Equitable Land Access Working Group Meeting

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Sep 11

Food Security Community Call

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Sep 27

Food System Advocacy Community Call

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Oct 10

Food Security Community Call

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Oct 19

Increased Local Food Procurement

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Oct 25

Food System Advocacy Community Call

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Oct 26

Gardening Subcommittee

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Nov 13

Food Security Community Call

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Nov 22

Food System Advocacy Community Call

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Dec 11

Food Security Community Call

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