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January 2010 > Planning committees continue meeting for community food planning project
Committees discussing various aspects of Gainesville's food system, from nutrition education to getting healthier food into local schools, met in December and will continue meeting in January as part of a Community Food Planning Project working toward development of a Local Food Action Plan. Florida Organic Growers (FOG) received a USDA Community Food Planning Grant in spring 2009 to support the project, which will assist in ensuring that future efforts to improve Gainesville's food security address issues of concern to Gainesville residents with low incomes.
Four focused community food planning committees have been established to discuss the food system as it relates to gardening, farms, education and farm to institution. Policies limiting Gainesville residents' abilities to produce and consume local foods are also being addressed.
Planning committees will meet two to three times in January to continue creating goals, objectives and a road map that will begin guiding Gainesville toward a sustainable local food system. If you feel you can contribute to one of the below planning committee meetings, please contact us.
Wednesday, Jan. 13, Education
Planning Committee, 7-9 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Church, 4225 N.W. 34th Street
Thursday, Jan. 14, Gardening Planning Committee, 7-9 p.m.
Alachua County Admin Bldg. Community Treasures Room, 12 SE First Street
Friday, Jan. 15, Farms and Farm to Institution Planning Committees, 3-5 p.m.
Alachua County Library Headquarters Meeting Room A, 401 East University Avenue
For more information about FOG's Community Food Planning Project call 352.377.6345, email fog@foginfo.org or visit www.foginfo.org/usdacommfood.