City of Richmond Food Charter

Topic Sub-Topic Policy or Policy Excerpt
food sales, access and procurement;   Work continually to improve access to food for all.
nutrition and public health;   Ensure our food supply is safe and healthy.
  local food culture; Celebrate our diversity by supporting and sharing food traditions.
 

education;

nutrition and public health;

 

 Provide education and support for food skills training, including gardening, healthy cooking, and safe food handling.
food production;

climatre change and greenhouse gases;

wildlife and ecosystem management;

 Preserve and strengthen land and water resources that support food production. Promote food industry practices that reduce environmental impacts and greenhouse gas emissions
food production;

local food culture;

 Foster a culture that values and supports farmers and farm workers.
 
  partnerships/advocacy/liaising; Collaborate with community groups, businesses, & all levels of governments to ensure a food secure future.

 

Municipality:
City of Richmond

Document Type:
Food Charter

Level of Government:
Municipal

Topic(s):

Education
n
Food Production
n
Food Sales, Access & Procurement
n
Nutrition and Public Health
n
Wildlife/Environmental/Pest Management
n

Sub-topic(s):

local food culture
n
partnerships/advocacy/liaising
n
climate change and greenhouse gases
n
wildlife and ecosystem management
n

Policy URL:
http://www.richmondfoodsecurity.org/richmond-food-charter/

Policy File:

Region:
Metro Vancouver

Province:
British Columbia

Year:
endorsed by council 2016

Supplementary Information:
No

Population Range:
>75,000