Growing Resilience: How Food Policy Councils Build Civic Engagement and Community Well-Being

Discover how Food Policy Councils drive public health, economic vitality, and community well-being. Author Nessa Richman will share practical strategies and actionable, research-based tools for building a more equitable, resilient local food system.

This in-person event will also feature stories from local food policy councils and engage the audience in what truly works for building resilient, sustainable food systems.

Free to attend | Registration Required | Light Reception to follow

Erickson Hall Kiva
620 Farm Ln, Michigan State University Campus, East Lansing, MI 48824
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Friday, September 25, 2026
02:00pm - 04:30pm

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This event is hosted by the MSU Center for Regional Food Systems through the Statewide and Regional Food Systems Plans National Community of Practice (NCoP) and the Michigan Local Food Council Network. This work is supported by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. This event is also sponsored by the MSU Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems program and the Stuckman Chair in Food Economics and Policy.

About the Book

Food Policy Councils are essential for building inclusive, rights-based food systems.

Discover how Food Policy Councils are a powerful, underutilized tool to tackle hunger and build community power in the newly published book, Food Policy Councils: Building Civic Engagement and Community Well-Being.

Whether you are looking to start a new council or boost the impact of an existing one, this resource provides actionable, research-based tools to help you succeed.

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MSU Center for Regional Food Systems | 480 Wilson Road | East Lansing, MI 48824 US

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