Montgomery county food council will create a statewide community of practice uniting existing and emerging local food councils in several counties to collaboratively pursue the implementation of key…

Montgomery county food council will create a statewide community of practice uniting existing and emerging local food councils in several counties to collaboratively pursue the implementation of key recommendations. The project will focus on developing a strategic funding and policy approach centered around the statewide food system resilience recommendations with an anticipated expansion of at least five new organizational partners. The primary beneficiaries of this work include farmers ranchers processors and other stakeholders across maryland as well as consumers seeking access to locally sourced food. By fostering collaboration and establishing a coordinated strategy this project seeks to strengthen the capacity of local food systems to withstand challenges and ensure a more secure and robust food supply for the state. The project will leverage resources to achieve these goals ensuring that insights and expertise from a broad range of stakeholders inform statewide initiatives and supporting a more resilient food system for the benefit of the states food economy.