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NYS Council on Food Policy Responds to Request for Listening Session in Manhattan Convenient to Vulnerable Populations
Posted by Ann McMahon, NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets

The NYS Council on Food Policy is conducting a Listening Tour around the state to gain perspective from community members on several food policy issue areas and to seek opportunities to maximize collaboration among stakeholders. The Listening Sessions are open to the public and are an open microphone format. Anyone who wishes to participate will have five minutes to present their opinions and must also provide their comments in written format. Comments should focus on the key issue areas identified by the Council.

Key issue areas include:
1) Maximize participation in food and nutrition assistance programs;
2) Strengthen the connection between local food products and consumers;
3) Support efficient and profitable agricultural food production and food retail infrastructure; and
4) Increase consumer awareness and knowledge about healthy eating and improve access to safe and nutritious foods.

May 15 Harlem Listening Session Planning Meeting
From 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the 125th Street Public Library 224 East 125th Street (Third Avenue)

May 29 Harlem Listening Session
From 5 to 7pm at the Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building 163 West 125th Street, New York

May 30 Long Island Listening Session
From 11am to 1pm at the Riverhead Town Hall, 200 Howell Avenue, Riverhead, Long Island

RSVP with Mary Ann Stockman at (518) 485-7728 or maryann.stockman@agmkt.state.ny.us