enhancing the local food
system
Rochester Food Policy Council
The Rochester Food Policy Council is a resident-driven collaboration that convenes community members and stakeholders to develop policy solutions, grow partnerships, and support projects that improve the local food system. The FPC’s unique infrastructure facilitates resident leadership with the support of City of Rochester, Foodlink, and Common Ground Health.”
The Rochester FPC is committed to cultivating a food system that promotes environmental health and ensures every resident enjoys equitable access to high-quality, health-supporting foods, as well as opportunities to engage in a thriving local food economy.
- Environmental Health
- Equitable Access to High-Quality, Health-Supporting Foods
- Opportunities to Engage in a Thriving Local Food Economy
Our Team
Council Members
Julia Tedesco
Administrative Member
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Elizabeth Murphy
Administrative Member
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Mike Bulger
Administrative Member
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Paul Whitehouse
Council Member
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Briana Middleton
Council Member
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Dr. Celia McIntosh
Council Member
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Nathaniel Mich
Chair
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Ashley Smith
Vice-Chair
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Elizabeth Henderson
Council Member
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Michael Henry
Council Member
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Rosa Luciano
Council Member
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Josie McClary
Council Member
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How We Do It
The Rochester Food Policy Council pursues its mission by
Researching
Researching, developing, and recommending policies related to the food system.
Advising
Advising governments and organizations on food-related plans, reports, and programs
Engaging
Engaging the public and building community awareness of food system issues
FPC Core Values
Our current food system has been shaped by structural racism and both historic and contemporary injustices. The Rochester FPC seeks the expertise and perspectives of our diverse community, especially people from historically disenfranchised and marginalized identities and backgrounds.
- Equity
- Diversity
- Inclusion