Research

Food Council Networks Across the United States: Review of Current Practices and Case Studies, Lauren Caldwell and Jenessa Mayer, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, December 2023.

I partnered with the Maryland Local Food Council Collaborative to help the organization learn from other statewide efforts to convene local food policy councils and develop a sustainable operating model after the conclusion of its USDA grant. Through in-depth interviews, case studies, and a literature review, this report shares common operating models, funding opportunities, and best practices for policy advocacy, promoting equity, measuring success, and building the capacity of member food councils.