Events
“Food Policy Councils” Book online launch party!
It’s finally here! Join the virtual release party for Food Policy Councils: Building Civic Engagement and Community Well-Being. Join to hear what the book is all about, stay for a short reading and Q&A.
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Time: 11:00am ET
Where: Click below to RSVP and secure your digital seat.
Book Talk: Michigan Center for Regional Food Systems
In Michigan? Join Nessa for a book talk at the Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems. This event will include a short reading, behind the scenes stories, and plenty of time for Q&A.
Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
Time: Afternoon (exact time TBD)
Where: Michigan State University, East Lansing (Erikson Building, Kiva Room)
Book Talk: DePaul University Loop Campus
Join Nessa, Rodger Cooley of the Chicago Food Policy Action Council, and Howard Rosing of the DePaul University’s Steans Center for a book talk at the University’s Loop Campus in downtown Chicago. This event will include an interactive panel discussion.
Date: Monday, September 28, 2026
Time: Afternoon (exact time TBD)
Where: DePaul University Loop Campus, 1 E. Jackson Blvd, Chicago
Book Talk: Colorado State University
Join Nessa at Colorado State University for a talk including a short reading, a discussion of the challenges of maintaining FPC support, and plenty of time for Q&A.
Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Time: Afternoon (exact time TBD)
Where: Location TBD
Book Talk: University of Vermont
Join Nessa for a book talk at the University of Vermont Institute for Agroecology in Burlington. This event will include a short reading, behind the scenes stories, and plenty of time for Q&A.
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Time: TBD
Where: TBD
Virtual Talk: Co-Creating the Future of Food: How Food Policy Councils Can Drive Inclusive Planning
This virtual ‘Connection Session’ is co-hosted by the Michigan State University Food Systems Planning National Community of Practice and Food Policy Networks. It focuses on strategies for Food Policy Councils to develop, support, implement, and evaluate the implementation of local food plans.
Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026
Time: 3:00 pm EST
Where: Click below to register.