Food Policy Council Case Study Describing Cross-Sector Collaboration for Food System Change in a Rural Setting

Citation

Calancie, Larissa; Stritzinger, Nathaniel; Konich, Jaclyn; Horton, Camille; Allen, Nicole E.; Ng, Shu Wen; Weiner, Bryan J.; & Ammerman, Alice S. (2017). Food Policy Council Case Study Describing Cross-Sector Collaboration for Food System Change in a Rural Setting. Progress in Community Health Partnerships-Research Education and Action, 11(4), 441-447.

Abstract

Problem: Food Policy Councils (FPCs) are cross-sector collaborations that bring representatives from across the food system together to identify issues, coordinate programs, and inform policy. Little is known about how rural FPCs operate to influence food access in their communities. Purpose: To explore how a rural FPC facilitates cross-sector partnerships and influences food system change through interviews with eight members of the Adam's County FPC.
Results: Connections developed through the FPC helped council members work more effectively in their home organizations. Four themes were discussed: council dynamics and structure; sharing resources, expertise, and information; promoting healthy food access through programs; and food policy opportunities and challenges.
Conclusions: This case study illustrates connections between FPC members in a rural county and identifies how FPCs can facilitate food system change in their communities. Improving our understanding of how rural FPCs function can help to advance the potential public health impact of councils.

URL

http://dx.doi.org/10.1353/cpr.2017.0051

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year Published

2017

Journal Title

Progress in Community Health Partnerships-Research Education and Action

Author(s)

Calancie, Larissa
Stritzinger, Nathaniel
Konich, Jaclyn
Horton, Camille
Allen, Nicole E.
Ng, Shu Wen
Weiner, Bryan J.
Ammerman, Alice S.

ORCiD

Ng - 0000-0003-0582-110X