139: Planting Food Policy Councils with Nessa Richman

https://www.cultivatingself.org/

In this episode of Political Hope, host Indy Rishi Singh sits down with Nessa Richman, a 30-year veteran of domestic food systems change and the Executive Director of the Rhode Island Food Policy Council . Together, they explore how over 300 Food Policy Councils across the nation are acting as hidden engines for civic engagement, community health, and food sovereignty. Drawing from her new book, Food Policy Councils: Building Civic Engagement and Community Well-Being , Nessa breaks down how local communities can bridge political divides, build collective power, and transform their regional economies from the kitchen table to the town hall.

📚 Featured Resources & Links:

• Nessa's New Book: Grab a copy of Food Policy Councils: Building Civic Engagement and Community Well-Being via Routledge.

• Book Companion Site: Explore additional tools, praise, and insights at fpcbook.com .

• Rhode Island Food Policy Council: Learn more about Nessa's ongoing statewide leadership and policy initiatives at rifoodcouncil.org.

• Click "Launch Interactive Dashboard" to see current national food policy councils: https://foodpolicynetworks.org/councils
  
  
• National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition: https://sustainableagriculture.net/