Additional Resources and Useful Links
Franklin County Food Policy Audit
The Franklin County Local Food Council has advocated for local government policies that support a strong and resilient local food system since 2011. They played a critical role in starting the conversation about the need for the Local Food Action Plan through their work developing The Franklin County Food Policy Audit, a 2012 report that scored Franklin County’s food system-related policies. The Franklin County Food Policy audit scored the food system policies in Franklin County across four categories: (1) Food Security and Sustainability, (2) Zoning and Land Use, (3) Public Health and Food Access, (4) Social Equity. The report provided 11 recommendations for priority policy areas to focus on in Franklin County, and laid the foundation for the Local Food Action Plan. Click here to download the 2012 Franklin County Food Policy Audit.
City of Columbus Green Business & Urban Agriculture Strategic Plan
The Green Business and Urban Agriculture Strategic Plan is an outgrowth of several other local food planning efforts and is tied to expanding community interest in green businesses and urban agriculture. The specific focus of this plan is to enable, support, and grow green businesses and urban agriculture facilities within the City of Columbus.
Click here to download the City of Columbus Green Business & Urban Agriculture Strategic Plan.