Welcome to the Live Well Geary County
Food Policy Council
Food Policy Council identifies the benefits and challenges of, and opportunities for a successful, sustainable local food system.
Our Purpose
To support the residents of Junction City, to increase access to quality food, address hunger and food insecurity, influence policy and decision making, and to ensure an environmentally sustainable and socially just food system, the council will:
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Foster City-Community partnerships;
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Convene and engage diverse stakeholders to identify and propose innovative solutions to improve the local food system;
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Provide guidance to the City on local food issues;
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Serve as a platform for collaborative, coordinated action; and
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Increase access to healthy, affordable, local foods.
PLAN
IS
APPROVED!
View the Food System Plan Here or
Download It
A Food System Plan is a 10-year plan that helps guide the growth
of the local food system. A strong local food system can:
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Foster profitable agriculture and food business
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Support entrepreneurs in agriculture and food
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Create new jobs and opportunities
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Increase access to healthy, nutritious foods for all
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Support skills in gardening and food preparation
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Protect soil, water, and air quality
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Reduce food waste
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Celebrate the diversity of food and agriculture in our community
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Empower all to participate in the food system
To build a strong local food system, the community needs a road map to guide the process. We need to know where and how to invest time, resources, and partnerships to best support a vibrant local food economy. Please provide any feedback about elements of a strong community food system to livewellgearycounty@gmail.com
Want To Improve the Food System in Geary County?
Join our Council!
Food Policy Council members are appointed by the
City Commission by the recommendation of
Live Well Geary County.
If you are interested in being part of the Food Policy Council,
please provide the following:
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a brief bio,
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why you would like to be a member
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what sector you would represent on the Council:
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Community at large
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Farming
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Senior Citizens
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Faith-Based Organization
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Community Organization
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At-Risk Populations
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Health Professional
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Agriculture Organizations
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Education
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Food Retail
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K-State Research & Extension
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Health Department
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