"The IATP Food and Society Fellows program brings together national and emerging leaders that work collaboratively and individually to promote good food policies through media outreach and policy advocacy."

—Mark Muller
Director, IATP Food and Society Fellows

Our goal is to affect local, state and federal policy and decision makers through media and other communications, supporting a social movement for stronger community food systems, and sustaining food and farming systems that are just and healthy for farm families, farm workers, consumers and the environment.

We have created five work groups to help focus our collaborative efforts:

Child Nutrition
Ensure healthy school meals for every child in the nation

Food Access
Every citizen has access to healthy food within three miles of their home

Transparency
All food manufacturers are transparent in how and where their food is made and who made it.

Gardening
Every American has the knowledge and ability to grow and share in the bounty of fresh garden produce.

Next Generation of Farming
Today's government, communities and farmers are enabling the next generation of farmers.

To learn more about the Fellows visit our web site at:
www.foodandsocietyfellows.org

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