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Are you in the food business or considering a launch? You should join this webinar. I also recommend that you take some time to learn about all of the great resources that are made available through the Michigan Good Food Fund. Jamie Rahrig, MPH, RDN and the team there are doing fantastic things in assisting food entrepreneurs to launch and grow their businesses.

The federal appropriations process, where Congress sets the budget for the upcoming fiscal year (including the funding for the essential programs and agencies that keep our government running!) is an often-confusing maze- but it is also an important opportunity for individuals and organizations to advocate for funding for the issue areas they are passionate about! A lack of centralized information and resources about the processes by which people can submit requests to members of Congress regarding appropriations presents a huge barrier to accessing this vital advocacy activity. That’s why we're proud to present with Food Systems Collaborative a brand new tool that centralizes information about food loss and waste champions and other key appropriations actors, the status of their appropriations portals, and weekly updates on deadlines. The brand-new tool is designed to reduce barriers for newcomers (or even the most seasoned professionals) to drive change on vital issues, including reducing food loss and waste and fighting hunger. The Farmlink Project and Food Systems Collaborative are dedicated to making advocacy and outreach more accessible and ensuring that all voices are heard when it comes to food security. Please spread the word and share the tool with your networks as we work towards our collective goals to reduce food waste and end hunger! Access the tool here: https://lnkd.in/dNFM2y2D Send in any suggestions or updates for the tool here: https://lnkd.in/d5um2Nq9

The newest additions to our Food Code Adoption Toolkit help you communicate about the Food Code and upcoming changes with decision-makers and impacted communities in your jurisdiction. Find these and more tools in our Toolkit! https://ow.ly/f8NW50Tb5Tr

🌱 Reminder! 🌱 Don’t miss our upcoming webinar with Sagdrina Brown Jalal of SageD Consulting! If you're an aspiring consultant or looking to scale your consultancy in community food systems, this is the perfect opportunity to gain invaluable insights. https://lnkd.in/eSHcKiTF #foodsystems #webinar #consultants #communityfoodsystems

🎊 📰PSA: We’re starting a newsletter!!! 📰🎊 Introducing “Food Policy Debrief,” Food Systems Collaborative’s new monthly newsletter, in collaboration with the brilliant minds at Patelana Group. 🌟 💭 This newsletter started out of a shared frustration with Will Thomas and Lucy Shanker about how difficult it is to understand food policy, find ways to take action when you're not a policy expert, and keep up with how nonprofit and industry stakeholders engage in everything from appropriations to the Farm Bill. We wanted to find an easier way to stay up-to-date without having to piece together endless clips from coffee chats, webinars, and passing meetings. Above all else, we want food policy advocacy to be ACCESSIBLE and easy so that more advocates and companies would be encouraged and excited to engage with food policy. Every month the newsletter will include: 📌 Fresh News Bites: Stay up-to-date with quick and concise insights into the ever-evolving world of food policy. 📘 Policy Made Easy: Unpack complex policy matters and gain a clear understanding and roadmap -without the jargon. 🤝 Get Involved: Discover actionable steps for your organization to make a meaningful impact through advocacy and engagement. Whether you're looking to engage your company with progressive food policies or are open to listening to me ramble about food policy 😆, “Food Policy Debrief” will provide clear, approachable ways to engage in policy and make a real impact. 👉 Subscribe now and join us as we navigate all things food policy 🌟 🎉📩 https://lnkd.in/efQkUHNU P.S. 🥹 Never in a million years did I think I'd get to launch a newsletter?! An incredibly HUGE thank you, Lucy Shanker and Will Thomas, for making this exciting new venture possible!!

What Niyeti said!! 👇👇👇 Check out our new monthly newsletter, the Food Policy Debrief, and subscribe so I can crash your inbox :)

Learn how Foodlink simplified its distribution process, sending 25 million pounds of food to 400 community partners across 10 counties in upstate New York. Read the case study👇 https://ow.ly/1rRK50TM3F9

Transforming Food Access: Food Recovery and Nontraditional Distribution Sites: This session will look at how FRO work with service providers and communities expanding access. Looking at impact data attendees will learn why it's important to think beyond the pantry, how to approach service providers, and how to demonstrate the impact of this work to funders and other stakeholders. #ecoxpress #wastefree #ecoliving

Make sure to sign up for the upcoming FYFFS webinar happening on Wednesday, September 18th! Connect and gain insights from experts in the organics sector of food systems. All registrants will be entered to win a free NAFSN membership; one will be randomly chosen for each episode- you don't want to miss this! Register here: https://lnkd.in/efnSxHGe #webinar #foodsystems #professionaldevelopment #bookgiveaway #careers #careerinsights #networking #careeradvice #freewebinar

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