A food policy council is a coalition of food system stakeholders who advise a city, county, or state government on policies related to agriculture, food distribution, hunger, food access, and nutrition.
This is the home page of the Policy Commission on the Future of Farming and Food.
The Commission was established in August 2001, and its remit covered England. It reported on 29 January 2002. Its report can be found on this page
The work of the Policy Commission has ceased since it reported to the Secretary of State. DEFRA are now considering the report and how it might be implemented.
The Commission has a membership of ten and is chaired by Sir Donald Curry.
Members have been appointed in a personal capacity, taking account of their background and expertise. They have not been appointed as representatives of any organisation.
Most local food policies, to the extent that they exist, do not occur in a coordinated fashion in municipal governments. Health departments cover nutrition and food safety; planning addresses land use.
