City of Richmond Food Charter

TopicSub-TopicPolicy 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 File:

Region:
Metro Vancouver

Province:
British Columbia

Year:
endorsed by council 2016

Supplementary Information:
No

Population Range:
>75,000