Massachusetts Food System: Policy and Practice

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The food system – every element of food production, processing, marketing, and consumption – touches everyone who eats. It also connects issues like the environment, land use, the economy, equity, public health, and education. As community-based and statewide nonprofits innovate, educate, and advocate toward a sustainable and equitable food system, they are addressing all of these issues and more, creating networks that are transforming how Massachusetts interacts with food.

Join us for a panel presentation! Discussion speakers will include statewide and community leaders, funders who have invested in these efforts, and others.

Voices from the Field:

• Winton Pitcoff, Director, MA Food System Collaborative - Moderator
• State Rep. Hannah Kane (Shrewsbury)
• Ashley Stanley, Executive Director, Lovin’ Spoonfuls
• Doug Wolcik, Farm Manager, Gaining Ground
• Jessica Wilson, Development Director, Mill City Grows

Funders:

• Ruth Goldman, Program Officer, Merck Family Fund - Moderator
• Christine James, Executive Director, John Merck Fund
• Caroline Murphy, Program Director, Foundation for MetroWest
• Rebecca Gallo, Program Officer, MetroWest Health Foundation