What We Do

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.

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).

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 & Community Gardens

How people grow food in Rochester for access, recreation, or profit.

Municipal Plans & Policies

Government and public policy include actions that can strengthen the food system as a whole.

Youth & Food

Ensuring that all young people in Rochester have equitable access to healthy food and a voice in the food system.