Wisconsin Food Policy Council: Presentation of Concept
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There are many issues in Wisconsin food systems that could be addressed better if there were a recognized and supported statewide food policy council. This presentation discusses of the possible structures and functions of such a council.
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Wisconsin Food Policy Council: Presentation of Concept
- 1. Wisconsin Food Policy Council: Presentation of Concept Wisconsin Local Food Summit 2013 Presented by: Amber Canto Steve Ventura Christine Kelly
- 2. Overview • Provide brief history of events leading to conceptualization of statewide food policy council. • Outline concepts related to establishing a statewide food policy council. • Collect feedback and facilitate open dialogue regarding proposed concepts related to statewide food policy council establishment.
- 3. Brief History Proposal to November Fall 2011: Ad NPHI to fund 2012: hoc group statewide Workgroup begins FPC meeting (not finalizes discussions accepted) white paper February July 2012: January 2012: WLFN FPC meeting 2013: White Summit in Wausau. paper Presentation presentation and at WLFN Reception
- 4. White Paper Summary • Get the details and follow along: http://wilocalfood.wordpress.com/food-system-council/
- 5. White Paper Summary • Assumptions – WI Food Systems Council • not just policy • could include education, marketing, communications… – Not replacing or usurping existing activities • collective impact • cross-sector coordination • collaboration with WLFN essential http://wilocalfood.wordpress.com/food-system-council/
- 6. White Paper Summary • Assumptions – NOTHING IS DECIDED – Here to get your thoughts and ideas • need for a council • issues that a council could or should address • activities and modes of action • structure http://wilocalfood.wordpress.com/food-system-council/
- 7. White Paper Summary • Assumptions – NOTHING IS DECIDED – Here to get your thoughts and ideas • need for a council • issues that a council could or should address • structure • activities and modes of action – And hopefully your support and involvement http://wilocalfood.wordpress.com/food-system-council/
- 8. White Paper Summary • Possible food system issues to be considered: – Farming and Food Production • land access and tenure security • farmland protection, land banks and land trusts • sustainable agriculture - conservation, nutrient and agrichemical management, environmental protection • waste management and composting • food safety and animal welfare • farmer training programs, mentoring, apprenticeships (also applies to other food system components) • farm labor, worker rights, volunteers • community gardens, CSAs, urban agriculture
- 9. White Paper Summary • Possible food system issues to be considered – Food Processing and Distribution • processing capacity, shared washing & packing facilities, animal facilities • shared use kitchens and community kitchens • warehousing, backup storage, food hubs, brokerages
- 10. White Paper Summary • Possible food system issues to be considered – Food Wholesaling, Retailing, Marketing • “buy local” and similar campaigns • retail alternatives – CSAs, farmers’ markets, market baskets, mobile vending • consumer behavior influences or interventions (e.g. calorie counts or menu labeling) • in-school options, farm to school programs • institutional food procurement
- 11. White Paper Summary • Possible food system issues to be considered – Food System Enterprises and Finances • economic viability and sustainability • business models, multi-purpose organizations, mixed models • subsidies and incentives • business development programs • financing – traditional, public subsidies, “slow money”
- 12. White Paper Summary • Possible food system issues to be considered – Community and Cultural Relations • food justice & food sovereignty • urban agriculture support, policies • generation of social capital (e.g., neighborhood revitalization, job creation)
- 13. White Paper Summary • Possible food system issues to be considered – Legal Environment • local ordinances, zoning, planned developments, open space enactments • right-to-farm, local pre-emption (e.g., CAFO siting), other state laws • federal farm programs and appropriations
- 14. White Paper Summary • Possible food system issues to be considered – Food System Assessments and Metrics • Community Food Security Coalition tools • sustainability plans • land inventories, brownfield identification and remediation • “food miles” and other life cycle assessment issues • food charters
- 15. White Paper Summary • Possible food system issues to be considered – Food Security • food access and “food deserts” • affordability • availability of nutritious food • public programs such as WIC, SNAP • food that is appropriate for cultures and life styles • emergency food, shelters and pantries • food gleaning, food donations
- 16. White Paper Summary • Possible food system issues to be considered – Nutrition and Public Health • obesity and chronic disease awareness and prevention • social marketing, marketing for healthier foods • youth-based nutrition education and experiential learning programs, school gardens • household nutrition knowledge of food selection, preparation, storage, safety, etc.
- 17. White Paper Summary • Potential Roles and Functions of a Council – Public Governance of Food Systems • identifying issues • analyzing trade offs • providing information to both governmental and non- governmental agencies • recommending solutions • monitoring programs • reviewing and commenting on proposals • organizing support for changes and new initiatives
- 18. White Paper Summary • Potential Roles and Functions of a Council – Supporting Local and Regional Foods • marketing campaigns – advertising, labeling, in-store promotions • support for local markets – CSAs, farmers markets (EBT, double $), corner store initiatives • networking – information gathering, coordinating existing efforts • education – school programs, school gardens, farm to school • institutional programs – incentives, subsidies, procurement • store stocking requirements
- 19. White Paper Summary • Potential Roles and Functions of a Council – Education and Training • guiding existing programs and identifying needs for new curricula • conference and meeting programs • food system research agenda
- 20. White Paper Summary • Potential Roles and Functions of a Council – Communication and Networking – Partnering and Supporting Organizations – Producers (with numerous potential sub-divisions) – Processors – Retailers and restaurants – Wholesalers, aggregators, food hubs, warehouses – Local food policy councils – CSAs and farmers’ markets – Community and neighborhood-based organizations – Environmental and sustainable agriculture advocacy organizations – Public health and nutrition – Health care providers – Anti-hunger and emergency food providers – Higher education and UW-Extension – State agencies – State offices of federal agencies – Local governments – Tribal governments – Community development and business promotion organizations
- 21. White Paper Summary • Choices in Council Structure and Organization – Authority: Executive order, legislative action, or NGO
- 22. White Paper Summary • Choices in Council Structure and Organization – Council Composition • sector representation • geography • size – Selecting representatives • methods – appointments, elections • terms
- 23. White Paper Summary • Funding a Council – appropriation from the Legislature or Governor’s discretionary funds – agency in-kind contribution – dedicating staff from existing agency budgets – contribution from an organization or pooled funds from several organizations – council membership dues – grants and contracts – gifts and other direct fundraising – event revenues
- 24. Discussion • Which food system issues are most important from a statewide perspective? • Is the formation of a WI Food System Council the best way to address food system issues? • What types of activities and modes of action with a council employ? • How can stakeholders have input into key design and implementation of decisions? • Should a council be formed by government action or formed as a non-governmental organization? • What is the best structure for the Council? • How will a council be funded? Should it include paid staff?
- 25. Proposed Next Steps February – • White paper open comment period April 2013 • Review white paper comments and determine next steps April 2013 • Draft WFSC charter (if agreement to pursue WFSC reached)) June - July • Open comment period 2013 Summer • WFSC conference 2013 • Final WFSC charter Fall 2013 – Winter 2014 • Create food system council
Notas del editor
- The goal of this presentation will be to present concepts related to establishing a statewide food policy council in Wisconsin. During the presentation, feedback and open dialogue about a food policy council white paper further outlining the concepts will be facilitated. The white paper will include a working description of the potential structure and role of a Wisconsin food policy council, an analysis of potential food system-related policies, and an overview of food system assets within the state.
- The Motivation For Creating A WFSC Is The Perception That Numerous Issues Arise In Wisconsin Food Systems That Could Be More Effectively Addressed By Effort Coordinated Through a Recognized And Supported Statewide Forum. Fall 2011 – ad hoc group from state agencies, educational institutions, trade organizations, and advocacy group meet to gauge interest and develop implementation strategy.WLFN 2012 meeting in Delevan was host to a conference session devoted to discussion of possible roles and forms of a WFSC. Discussion continued at an informal reception hosted by the Community and Regional Food Systems Project, the Wisconsin Prevention of Obesity and Diabetes, the Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Prevention Resources, and the Wisconsin Grocers Association.The ad hoc group also developed and submitted a proposal to the National Public Health Institutes. The hope was that funding would be received to a statewide organizating meeting to begin building consensus and implementation strategies for a food system council. This proposal was not funded, however a small amount of funds were provided by DHS to host a smaller meeting with key leaders and activities in Wausau on July 17, 2012.The Wausau meeting was facilitated by Dr. Christine Kelly and technical support provided by food policy council expert Mark Winne. In this meeting the group explored visions for purpose and potential activities of a FPC. The group agreed to move forward with conceptualizing a WFSC including identifying a core group of individuals to continue the proces.A concept paper, originally drafted by Dr. Steve Ventura, in November 2012 was reviewed and revised by core workgroup and was released to the public and hosted on the WLFN website.
- February – April 2013White paper open comment periodApril 2013Reconvene ad hoc committee of food system stakeholdersReview white paper comments and determine next stepsDraft WFSC charter (if agreement to pursue WFSC reached))June - July 2013Review WFSC charter by food system stakeholdersOpen comment periodSummer 2013WFSC conferenceFall 2013 – Winter 2014Final WFSC charterCreate food system council