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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20230308 - Sustainability Advisory Board - Food Systems Mapping #2Local Food System Preliminary Mapping Project Sustainability Advisory Board March 8, 2023 Source: United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization Food System Wheel Bozeman Climate Plan Connection Solution N. Cultivate a Robust Local Food System 6.N.1. Support the Formation of a Local Food Council 6.N.2. Help Develop a Food System Assessment and Security Plan 6.N.3. Encourage Local Agriculture and Preservation of Working Lands 6.N.4. Support Local Food Production, Processing, and Distribution •Resiliency and equity •Reduce food insecurity•Improve food access and supply•Safety net for emergencies and supply chain disruptions •Health and well-being •Food stability•Access to healthy food•Social cohesion; community building•Mental health benefits •Sustainability •GHG emission reduction and carbon sequestration•Natural resource conservation; soil health•Ability to provide food for future generations •Support the local economy and sense of place Local Food & Climate What We Heard •What barriers has the City created? What can the City help remove? •What is the City’s role as a convener? What is the role of the County? Focus on the role of the City •How can the City help make local food more accessible? •What is needed to secure our local food system during times of crisis? Focus on the principles of the climate plan including resiliency and equity •Does the City have pieces of land available that could be leased to young farmers? •Engage with financing institutions. Explore opportunities to cultivate and support new talent (young farmers, MSU students, etc.) •What can we do to strengthen the support system for people growing at smaller scales? •What resources does the community need to start their own gardens? Enhance connections between the community and the food system •Look at existing data. •What is the definition of agriculture? How does this shape our approach? •Reconsider calling it a “mapping” project: “discovery” or “inventory” Other Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting Takeaways 11/9/22 Local Food System Preliminary Mapping Project Project Goal: Develop a deeper understanding of the local food landscape and identify strategies the City can take to support a robust local food system. Process: Constituent interviews and literature review Key Focus Areas: •Resiliency •Equity •Sustainability •Opportunities for local government Project Study Area: Gallatin Valley Source: USDA Office of Community Food Systems 1.Establish a Steering Committee •A 2-4 person steering committee will guide the project and provide input throughout the course of the project. •The steering committee may consist of academic partners, government agency representatives, farmers, related experts, etc. 2. Develop a Constituent Interview Plan •Develop a diverse list of 20-30 local food system constituents •Create a strategic approach to interview to align with the purpose and goals of the project Project Scope Producers Processors Distributors Small business/ food entrepreneurs Retail/grocers Restaurant/ catering professionals Food bank/ food assistance Compost/ waste management Nutrition/ health professionals Institutional culinary professionals Education (pre-K, K-12, experiential educators) Research and higher education Government (Extension, City, County) Agricultural organizations (AGAI, FFA, 4-H) Conservation professionals (TPL, GVLT, etc) Economic development (Prospera, etc) Concerned/engaged community members (diverse representatives, faith-based advocates) Financing Institutions Economists Potential Interview Populations Sample Questions Broader Landscape What are the largest barriers to cultivating a robust local food system in the Gallatin Valley? How do you define agriculture? What different forms of food production could be viable? City Impact and Approach What barriers do City policies, programs, or actions create and/or enhance? What is the City doing well? Understanding that the City plays a specific role and has limited resources, what is the most important for the City to prioritize? Resiliency What is needed to secure our local food system during times of crisis? What types of shocks and disasters would have the biggest impact on the food system? Equity What populations in our community experience food insecurity and what populations are most at risk for food insecurity? How can we help make local food more accessible to populations at risk? 3. Conduct Constituent Interviews •The selected consultant and City staff will conduct the interviews. 4. Literature Review •Review City policies, plans, and existing programs •Include at least 2 case studies from similar communities•Review existing data sources, local studies, and available resources 5. Final Report, Recommendations, and Public Presentations •Synopsis of the interview process and key findings from interviews•Detailed partner and asset map•Recommendations•3-4 public presentations Project Scope Strategies developed will aim to: •Build resilience within the local food system •Advance equitable food access and reduce food insecurity •Support a vibrant food system that can be sustained for generations to come •Support local food enterprises and bolster the local economy •Foster relationships and links between rural and urban communities •Increase community awareness and support for local food •Positively impact human health and well-being through the nutritional and mental health benefits of local food Recommendations Project Timeline Mar 2023 Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan 2024 Feb Select Consultant Establish Steering Committee Develop Interview Plan Constituent Interviews Literature Review Recommendations Informed by Concurrent Projects •Model HOA Covenants •Unified Development Code Update •Gallatin Valley Sensitive Lands Protection Plan •Community Gardens Is this the right approach? What questions/suggestions do you have? Are there interview question themes to add or reconsider? Guiding Questions