Policy Changes by the Food Policy Council

The Food Policy Council worked on several policy recommendations and revisions that would improve our local food system. 

In 2009, Salt Lake City revised its urban agriculture ordinances and zoning policies to allow more opportunities to grow and access healthy food. Revisions included a provision that allows community gardens to sell their produce on site to the public. The suite of ordinances also relaxed restrictions on backyard chickens and beekeeping. The Food Policy Council reviewed and consulted on urban agriculture ordinances.  

The Food Policy Council also drafted and successfully garnered support for the passing of the Farm Bill Principles Joint Resolution by the Salt Lake City Mayor and City Council. This was during 2011 when the Farm Bill was being reassessed. The resolution called on the federal government to incorporate the Farm Bill Principles, a framework for a more sustainable and equitable food system, into the new bill. They also hosted a forum to educate the public on how the Farm Bill impacts local food security, public health, and the sustainability 

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Contact

Food Systems Outreach Coordinator

• Leesie Clegg
• (385) 707-7582
• [email protected]
• Salt Lake City and County Bldg., 451 S, State St, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84111, Suite 418
• M-F 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

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