About

Mlfcn website photo 1.jpgAbout the Michigan Local Food Council Network

The Michigan Local Food Council Network (MLFCN) brings together food councils to build their individual and collective capacities to work on food and food policy issues, operate effectively, and engage their communities, through peer-to-peer learning.

MLFCN's Role in Building Food Council Capacities

The main roles of the Network are to:

  • Provide a space for local councils to network with one another
  • Assist local councils in building capacity for local & regional food system development
  • Provide hands-on training to local food councils
  • Connect local policy information, issues, and actions to other parts of the state
  • Connect local councils to statewide policy information, issues, and actions
  • Connect local councils to national policy information, issues, and actions 

For MLFCN, a local food council is a group convening around a defined geographic area to assess and recommend practices or policies that affect one or more aspects of the food system. All Michigan local food councils, or those interested in starting a local food council, are invited to participate in the statewide network. 

CRFS sponsors MLFCN, with coordination by Keesa Johnson, Food Systems Strategy Design Specialist; Liz Gensler, Local Food Council Specialist; Jordan Lindsay, Grassroots Organizing Specialist; and Kolia Souza, Food Systems Equity & Advocacy Specialist.

MLFCN Advisory Team

The Michigan Local Food Council Network Advisory Team supports the network through their knowledge of local food issues and policy. They guide the network and leadership with their with their diverse experiences and expertise to promote a more equitable and sustainable Michigan food system.

Center for Regional Food Systems

Food System Infrastructure, Planning and Policy

Michigan Good Food

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