Local Agricultural Advisory Committees (AACs) provide an agricultural lens to municipal policies, plans, and processes. Produced in collaboration with the Golden Horseshoe Food and Farming Alliance, this report examines the structure, challenges, and successes of AACs across the region. It highlights a number of lessons learned from AACs in the Golden Horseshoe that may be useful for existing AACs, as well as municipalities interested in establishing an AAC.
Produced in collaboration with the Golden Horseshoe Food and Farming Alliance, this report examines the structure, challenges, and successes of AACs across the region.
Report - Agricultural Advisory Committees: Recognizing the Value of Agriculture in the Golden Horseshoe
DownloadYear Published: 2019
Report Status: Current
Published by: Greenbelt Foundation
Authors: Sara Epp, PhD
Focus Areas: Agriculture and Agri-Food, Communities & Regional Growth, Greenbelt Education & Awareness,
Related Topics: Agricultural Land Conservation, Community Engagement / Education, Economic Development, Farmland Protection, Land Use Planning, Local and Regional Food Systems, Policy