Los Angeles Food Policy Council

Join us on April 3, 10 AM at LACI for an LA Foodscapes panel conversation – Tech-Powered Solutions for an Inclusive & Resilient Food System. ????? As food insecurity rises and climate change accelerates, how can technology help expand food access, support small food businesses, and build climate resilience? This panel brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and community leaders to discuss ethical, community-centered innovations shaping the future of food. Featuring: Noramay Cadena | Managing Partner, Supply Change Capital Sabrina Williams ?? Williams | Founder & CEO, Seedbox Maen Mahfoud | Founder & CEO, Replate Brent Taylor | Entrepreneur / Co-Founder, Beyond Meat Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) ?? Location: Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) ?? Date & Time: April 3, 2025 | 10 AM - 12 PM Don’t miss this crucial conversation at the intersection of food justice, innovation, and climate adaptation. RSVP today! ?? https://lu.ma/cslt8tp8 #LAFoodscapes #FoodTech #FoodJustice #ClimateResilience #InclusiveInnovation #LosAngelesFoodPolicy

Whether you’re an experienced or beginning farmer, there’s always something new to learn about filing taxes for your farm or garden! Join us for a free workshop focused on Schedule F (Farm Taxes) and tax filing for non-profit farms. ?? Friday, March 28th 2025 ??CASA Pitzer | 200 S Euclid Ave, Ontario, CA 91762 What you’ll learn: -The basics of filing Schedule F for farm income & expenses -Non-profit farm tax essentials & deductions -Best practices for record-keeping & compliance - Expert tax tips to help your farm thrive! This event is a partnership between the Inland Empire Resource Conservation District and the Los Angeles Food Policy Council. Together, we’re excited to bring expert tax advice to growers throughout Southern California! ???? Register here: https://lnkd.in/ehNuq8HE

As part of our?Food Hub Study, funded by the LA County Food Equity Fund, we are gathering insights to strengthen regional food systems and better support producers and suppliers. To ensure broad participation, we are inviting individuals and organizations interested in contributing to food hub development in Los Angeles County to complete our interest form. This interest form will help us identify stakeholders who would like to participate in upcoming focus groups, where we will discuss operational challenges, supply chain logistics, and opportunities for collaboration.?The focus groups will be organized into two categories: producers (e.g., farmers, growers) and suppliers (e.g., distributors, food access organizations).?Participants will receive a stipend in appreciation of their time and contributions. We would greatly appreciate your help in sharing this form with your networks! If you or anyone in your organization is interested in participating, please complete this?form?by?March 15. You can access the form here: https://lnkd.in/gnmtgUgn

Amidst January’s fires, our community’s resilience and capacity for mutual aid became tangible — especially among urban growers. A recent The Guardian article shed light on the fire’s impact on Altadena’s community foodways, as well as the steps locals are taking to rebuild what was lost, both physically and culturally. The article briefly mentioned a meeting of LAFPC’s Urban Agriculture Working Group, which explores ways to expand and scale urban agriculture across Los Angeles County. Recently, we’ve been focused on extending the Urban Ag Incentive Zones into unincorporated areas of Los Angeles. If you’re interested in ensuring policy is shaped to support food sovereignty and urban agricultural growth, please join the discussion https://lnkd.in/gGwASQzN ???: Victoria Namkung #urbanagriculture?#losangeles https://lnkd.in/gXVEvPvm

We’re excited to share that Valeria Velazquez Duenas, our Director of Programs & Innovation, who leads our Cultivating Farmers Program, will be a featured panelist at the 4th Los Angeles Urban Soil Symposium, hosted by TreePeople and supported by ARLA! Happening Friday, March 7th, this important conversation will explore how soil health and climate adaptation connect individual action to regional resilience—a critical dialogue for the future of urban agriculture, food justice, and sustainability. Register at la-soil.org and join us! Space is limited, but there’s still room. We’re grateful to be in conversation with incredible leaders in this space—see you there!

?? Big win for Food Hubs! ?? After 4 years of hard-fought advocacy, the #FoodHubs program is officially here! This means more infrastructure to help #SmallFarms reach new markets, bringing fresh, local, and healthy food to our communities. ???? Stronger food hubs = farmers focusing on what they do best—growing food! ?????? Huge thanks to all the farmers, food organizations & community members who made this happen! Let’s keep building a fairer, stronger, and more connected food system. ?? Learn more by clicking the link in our bio or https://lnkd.in/gwQYPE6U @oldgrovefarms @ccoforganic @freshapproachbayarea @pie_ranch @agroecologycommons @urbantilth #FoodHubs #SmallFarms #FoodJustice #BuyFreshBuyLocal #SustainableAgriculture

??What is Freedom Farms? ?? Freedom Farms is designed to democratize and scale urban farming, enhancing food accessibility across South and West Los Angeles. By building a network of community farms, PFGLA aims to empower local communities and create sustainable food systems. So far, PFGLA has issued $780,000 in grants to help build urban farms, making a lasting impact on food security in these areas. Scroll to see pictures from our Freedom Farms sites, from Youth Growers Program participants learning, harvesting, and connecting with the land, to the rewarding experience of harvesting fresh cucumbers. These moments highlight the transformative power of urban farming and the bright future ahead for our communities. ???? #FreedomFarms #UrbanFarming #SustainableGrowth #PFGLA

Federal policies shape our local food system, from rising grocery costs to farm labor shortages. In LA, we’re already feeling the impact. How do these changes affect our communities, and what can we do about it? Stay informed, stay engaged.

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Our commitment to immigrant inclusion and justice is unwavering. At CCF, we are dedicated to advancing opportunity for all, regardless of their immigration status. We have been working with our trusted partners, grantees and collaborators on the ground to best identify needs and ways we need to support because - we are all in this together. Below are some available services and protections they've made available: Wildfire Resources: IMMIGRANTS ARE LA is currently sharing resource guides for displaced and impacted immigrants due to the wildfires Immigration Law: CHIRLA Action Fund works to keep families together, represent people facing deportation and more Community Support: COFEM empowers the immigrant community with education, health and public policy initiatives Health Services: BAILA Network supports Los Angeleno immigrant families and essential workers to access the public benefits they need to stay healthy and strong Central American Immigration Support: Central American Resource Center (CARECEN) defends human rights and supports the communities of all Central Americans Economic Support: Inclusive Action for the City provides low-interest loans and other financial assistance Food Security: Los Angeles Regional Food Bank fights hunger in our communities so no one goes hungry Labor: NATIONAL DAY LABORER ORGANIZINGNETWORK helps fight injustices in day labor and low-wage workplaces Mental Health: Latinx Therapy provides therapy and wellness resources Education: Immigrants Rising offers scholarships, tuition resources, and more for youth who dream of going to college For more information and to connect with local resources, please visit our website link in bio!