Mission
The Metro Omaha Food Policy Council (MOFPC) is dedicated to establishing an equitable, nutritious and sustainable local food supply for all residents. Through community awareness and engagement from all levels of the food system, we will affect policy that improves the environmental, economic and social conditions of our community. Vision
We envision a just, equitable, and sustainable fo
od supply for everyone. Establishing benchmarks for a successful food system including:
a) Efficient production, processing, and distribution of healthy, affordable foods;
b) Fair wages and safe working conditions for food industry workers;
c) Reasonable profits for all members of the food system;
d) Competitive returns to investors and landowners;
e) Effective soil, water, and wildlife management;. f) Sufficient access to healthy foods;
g) Economic development;
h) Improved health outcomes;
i) Positive environmental impacts
2. Identify needs and examine opportunities for improving the local food system.
3. Develop related policy recommendations and implementation strategies.
4. Educate and communicate with the public and key decision makers.
5. Promote collaboration and linkages within local food system networks and provide a forum for discussion and coordination.
6. Become a clearinghouse for information and act as an advisory body. Website: metroomahafpc.wordpress.com
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