Municipal Plans & Policies
In addition to policies that directly impact the other categories, government and public policy include actions that can strengthen the food system as a whole, like community food system plans, participatory budgeting, equity audits, and staffing decisions.
- Community Food System Plan
- Healthy Food Grant & Loan Program
- Values-based Food Procurement
Youth & Food
Ensuring that all young people in Rochester have equitable access to healthy food and a voice in the food system. Youth-related policies can include things like advocacy for existing and new programs, workforce development, youth leadership opportunities and engaging with schools (curricula, procurement, farm to school, etc).
- Healthy Indoor Bill of Rights
- Summer Meals Partnership of Rochester
- Improving School Meals & Promoting Farm-to-School
Urban Agriculture & Community Gardens
How people grow food in Rochester for access, recreation, or profit. Urban agriculture policies include land use laws, zoning, public programs, waste management, and permitting.
- Urban Agriculture Working Group
- RCSD School Gardens