Policy Priority Working Groups

 

Our Policy Priority Working Groups, which continue the important work of the Environmental Impact, Food Economy, and Food Education Working Groups in past years, connect community partners in virtual learning opportunities and in-person site visits to advance our understanding of issues and pursuit of policy change. Topics evolve over time to align with our current organizational Policy Priorities. All meetings are open to the public; pre-registration is required. Each working group meets monthly, alternating virtual meetings featuring panel presentations, subject matter expert speakers, and facilitated discussion with visits to sites across the region showcasing real-life examples of the focus policy issue in action. 

Equitable & Affordable Land Access for Food Production:

  • Launch: Tuesday, March 7th, 2023 from 9:30-11am via Zoom. Register here!
  • Virtual Meetings: the first Tuesday of the month: April 11 (shifted due to MCPS Spring Break), June 6, August 1, October 3, December 5, 2023. Register here!
  • Site Visits: the first week of the month (varied days and times) in May, July, September, and November. Location and Google Form registration details will be posted throughout the year on our Events page.

Increased Local Food Procurement:

  • Launch: Thursday, February 16th, 2023 from 10-11:30am via Zoom. Register for the Launch here!
  • Virtual Meetings: the third Thursday of the month: March 16, May 18, July 20, September 21, November 16, 2023. Register here!
  • Site Visits: the third week of the month (varied days and times) in April, June, August, October, and December. Location and Google Form registration details will be posted throughout the year on our Events page.

Upcoming Events

May 31

Food System Advocacy Community Call

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Jun 1

Sustainability Collaborative Meeting, Thursday, June 1st, 9:30-11am

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June 5th - August 14th

University of Maryland Extension Sustainable Horticulture Certificate Course

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Jun 7

Lunch and Learn: Gardening Panel Discussion

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Jun 12

Food Security Community Call

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Jun 13

SNAP Ambassador Virtual Training

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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 23

Montgomery Parks Community Garden Program for Foodie Fridays

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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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