Food and Agriculture Regional Member (FARM) Policy Committee

The FARM Policy Committee's purpose is to support development of long-term regional direction and collaboration toward a more resilient, connected food and farm economy (food system) across urban, suburban and rural communities in the metropolitan Washington region that provides more of the region’s food needs.

For recent news and information on COG's food and agriculture work, visit the Regional Agriculture Initiative page.

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    FARM Policy Committee Work Program and Budget FY23

    Aug 1, 2022

    The FY23 FARM Policy Work Program and Budget is a collaboration between the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ members and local, state, and regional food and agriculture stakeholders.

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    Publications

    Healthy Food Access Policy Compendium for Metropolitan Washington

    Jun 10, 2022

    The Healthy Food Access Policy Compendium for Metropolitan Washington highlights state and local policies supporting food security and healthy food access over the last decade. It provides examples of how healthy food access can be improved with community and stakeholder engagement, piloting and evaluating new programs and strategies, and developing policy solutions with commitment and capacity to implement them. This assessment offers a basis for learning while reflecting upon how new efforts focused on equity, sustainability, and resilience can continue to improve policymaking and further benefit the region. 

  • Letters/Memos

    Letter to the USDA Transition Team Regarding Food and Agriculture Regional Member Ad Hoc Committee Priorities

    Jan 14, 2021

    A letter from the Food and Agriculture Regional Member Ad Hoc Committee (FARM) to the USDA Transition Team sharing insights into how federal nutrition programs have been implemented in the region, noting how some changes made by the federal government during COVID-19 have expanded food security and access, and where further changes are needed during and after the public health emergency. The letter also introduces other important FARM priorities.