Statewide and Regional Food System Plans National Community of Practice

Coordinated by the Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems, the Statewide & Regional Food Systems Plan Community of Practice is a national, multi-state community of practice that convenes leaders from current and emerging food system plan efforts across the country to increase our collective knowledge and capacity to collaborate and strengthen local and regional food systems using an equity approach. Find more resources and tools on the National Community of Practice website.

Explore resources, learning sessions, and tools

Learn more about the Design Process for the National Community of Practice in the video below:

More resources and information on state food system plans:

Upcoming Events

Nov 19

Statewide & Regional Food Systems Plans National Community of Practice (NCoP) Session — Co-Creating the Future of Food: How Food Policy Councils Can Drive Inclusive Planning

November 19, 2026 3:00PM – 4:30PM

In this session co-hosted with Food Policy Networks, we will learn strategies for how Food Policy Councils can develop, support, implement, and evaluate the implementation of local food plans while increasing civic engagement and community well-being.