Weston Roundtable: Alexa Delwiche
Beyond Local: Using Public Food Procurement to Support a More Equitable and Sustainable Food System
Event Details
Date
Thursday, November 3, 2016
Time
4:15-5:15 p.m.
Location
Description
School districts and city governments are using the Good Food Purchasing Policy to align public food purchases with core values of local economies, environmental sustainability, valued workforce, animal welfare and human nutrition. Austin, Chicago, Cincinnati, Madison, New York, the Twin Cities and others are launching campaigns. This talk will discuss implementation successes and challenges, and highlight efforts to use the Policy to support local priorities linked to a national strategy.
Cost
Free
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