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Asheville NC: Food Policy Action Plan

Asheville NC: Food Policy Action Plan

FromCity Climate Corner


Asheville NC: Food Policy Action Plan

FromCity Climate Corner

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Length:
43 minutes
Released:
Sep 14, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Asheville, NC adopted a food policy action plan in 2013 and updated it in 2017 to ensure residents have access to healthy, nutritious food in the context of creating a thriving and resilient city. We delve into what the plan is, how it relates to climate change, and how it has impacted the city in this interview with Asheville Sustainability Coordinator Kiera Bulan and Keith McDade, a member of Asheville's Sustainability Advisory Committee and a Professor of Sustainability at Lenoir-Rhyne University.ResourcesFood Policy Action Plan information and resolution links2013 resolution establishing plan2017 resolution updating planAsheville Buncombe Food Policy Council websiteAsheville Edibles mapClimate Justice initiative and Climate Justice data mapBountiful Cities organizationAsheville Sustainability DepartmentLenoir-Rhyne University Sustainability Studies program
Released:
Sep 14, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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Explores how small and mid-sized cities are tackling climate change and moving toward an equitable and sustainable future. Co-hosted by Abby Finis and Larry Kraft.