Growing Resilience: How Food Policy Councils Build Civic Engagement and Community Well-Being
September 25, 2026 2:00PM - 4:30PM
Contact: Colleen Matts , Lindsey Scalera
Discover how local Food Policy Councils drive public health, economic vitality, and community well-being!
SPEAKER: Author Nessa Richman
DATE: Friday, September 25, 2026
TIME: 2:00-3:30pm ET, with a light reception to follow from 3:30-4:30 pm ET
LOCATION: Erickson Hall Kiva, Michigan State University, 620 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI 48824
This in-person event is free to attend but registration is required.
In this book talk, author Nessa Richman will share practical strategies and actionable, research-based tools for building equitable, resilient local food systems from her new book, Growing Resilience: How Food Policy Councils Build Civic Engagement and Community Well-Being (Routledge, 2026). Topics will include using a systems-based approach, participation strategies, and the 10 requirements of high-functioning food policy councils. The event will also include a discussion and examples from Michigan-based local food policy councils and engage the audience in what works for resilient, sustainable food systems.
This event is hosted by the MSU Center for Regional Food Systems through the Statewide and Regional Food Systems Plans National Community of Practice (NCoP) and the Michigan Local Food Council Network.
This work is supported by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
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