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Strengthening Food Policy Work in Ohio
Noreen WarnockLocal Matters
Co-founder, Director of Community Outreach
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What’s happening in this session?1. History of the statewide Ohio Food Policy
Network;2. Proposal for a statewide coalition to strengthen
and expand food policy work;3. Development of shared values and goals in a
coalition; 4. Examples of successful coalitions in other states 5. Next steps: Moving forward together
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My Story• Family on father’s side goes back to 1800’s in Allen
County
• Farming and food insecurity shaped interest in food system work
• 1997-present – food rights work in Ohio
• 2002-2005 Greater Columbus Foodshed Project, Director
• 2008 - Co-founder, Local Matters
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Inspiring action because food impacts the quality of our health, our land, and our communities
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As a community collaborator we provide hands-on education and increase access to healthful, delicious food.
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We deliver our mission by teaching children and adults:• How to grow food• How to cook it• How to access it affordably
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Community-wide Food Planning
• The City of Columbus and Franklin County, in partnership with Local Matters, is creating a Local Food Action Plan to support a strong and resilient local food system.
• The plan is informed by diverse visions of healthy communities and food plans from eight Columbus communities - Near East Side, Weinland Park, Franklinton, Hilltop, South Columbus, Northland, Linden and Clintonville
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Food Matters: Reaching over 1,000 kids per week during the year and 1,500 in the summer Cooking Matters: Lead Ohio partner for national program; provide healthy meal skills and resources for 2,000 individuals (6,000 family members)Growing Matters: Over 200 gardens in Columbus over the past few years (1,500 individuals per year)
Our organization: Delivering life-changing programs to 10k individuals with a budget under $1m. Grassroots support: Top ten in number of gifts in 2015 Big Give
Track Record
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• 2007-2010: Ohio State-funded Food Policy Advisory Council (OFPAC)
• 2011: OFPAC disbanded by Kasich
• Local councils and other state-level stakeholders communicated and collaborated on an ad hoc basis.
• April 2012: Over 100 stakeholders met and determined to collectively continue our work together.
• Between our first annual meeting in 2012 and the 2013 annual meeting, two distinct goals were developed for our network: 1. To speak with one voice on state-level issues; 2. To act as a hub and a conduit for peer learning and exchange, capacity building and technical assistance.
• Recently statewide food system leaders have begun to explore funding opportunities to support the recreation of a Statewide Food Policy Coalition, if we decide to form one.
History of the Ohio Food Policy NetworkHistory of the Ohio Food Policy Network
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We get together once every year or two for a statewide meeting;
We do our work in our local areas of the state;
New food councils have formed;
How could we improve our effectiveness?
We are a network of local food policy groups. Would we benefit from a different structure?
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We don’t have a strong statewide structure or goals to maximize the effectiveness of 21 local groups. Together, we could:• Increase communication among groups and individuals from 21 food policy councils and create alliances where there was little contact before;• Energize and strengthen our work with shared visions and goals;• Plan and launch state-wide initiatives on a variety of issues;• Develop and use political influence;• Better help one another with technical assistance, etc.
What’s wrong with a network of local food councils?
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Would it help to have an organized and funded statewide group that can…
• Develop a clear mission, vision, and shared values & goals?
• Be responsive and engaged in the current state-level food projects such as Healthy Food Financing, Ohio’s Plan to Prevent and Reduce Chronic Disease, farmers’ market regulations, etc.?
• Act as the necessary bridge between grassroots efforts and federal policy & programs, e.g. Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive Program (FINI)?
• Provide much needed support to the 21 local food policy councils across the state?
Should we form a statewide Food Policy Coalition?
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• Health • Affordability • Accessibility• Fairness• Sustainability • Communication
Possible Shared Values
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• Increase the viability of Ohio farms and well-being of farmers using sustainable or organic practices;
• Develop and financially support strategies and infrastructure to link producers and consumers through stronger supply-chain partnerships;
• Assist Ohio farmers and businesses in marketing their food products to reach Ohioans;
• Protect Ohio’s valuable farmland and water resources;
• Act as a hub and conduit for peer learning and exchange, capacity building, and technical assistance for local councils;
• Provide those in need with greater access to affordable fresh and nutritious foods;
• Create an Ohio Good Food Charter
Possible Goals for a Coalition
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• California
• Chesapeake Food Policy Leadership Initiative (MD, VA, DE, WV, PA, and NJ).
• Michigan
• See food policy council network map
Examples of Functional Coalitions
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The Michigan Good Food Charter was developed by a statewide coalition.
Good food is – Healthy, green, fair, and affordable.
Vision – We envision a thriving economy, equity and sustainability for all of Michigan and its people through a food system rooted in local communities and centered on good food.
Michigan Coalition Accomplishments
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By 2020, we believe we can meet or exceed the following goals:1. Michigan institutions will source 20% of their food products
from Michigan growers, producers and processors.
2. Michigan farmers will profitably supply 20% of all Michigan institutional, retailer and consumer food purchases and be able to pay fair wages to their workers.
3. Michigan will generate new agri-food businesses at a rate that enables 20% of food purchased in Michigan to come from Michigan.
More on the Michigan Good Food Charter (1)
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(goals cont.)4. Eighty percent of Michigan residents (twice the current level) will have easy access to affordable, fresh, healthy food, 20% of which is from Michigan sources.
5. Michigan Nutrition Standards will be met by 100% of school meals and 75% of schools selling food outside school meal programs.
6. Michigan schools will incorporate food and agriculture into the pre-K through 12th grade curriculum for all Michigan students and youth will have access to food and agriculture entrepreneurial opportunities.
More on the Michigan Good Food Charter (2)
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Strength in numbers!A statewide Ohio Food Policy Coalition coming together in
a structured, focused way can effect more change than individual groups working alone.
I propose we convene a working group to create a statewide Ohio Food Policy Coalition with shared goals and
values.
I also propose that one shared goal be to work on an Ohio Good Food Charter.
Conclusion
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Form a working group to develop a proposal, including a structure for governance and funding, for a statewide Ohio Food Policy Coalition.
Sign the card on your table to join the working group developing the proposal for a statewide Ohio Food Policy Council.
Leave the card on the table, please.
Next Steps
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Noreen WarnockCo-founder, Director of Community Outreach
[email protected] 614.204.7758
www.local-matters.org
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