ProGov21 Policy Library

Racism is evident across many dimensions of the US food system, from low pay and poor working conditions for farm and food workers to unjust racial and ethnic disparities in rates of hunger, food insecurity, and diet-related diseases. This report outlines considerations to advance...

Salt Lake City tackled issues of fresh and healthy food availability via Resident Food Equity Advisors. Their goal was to create an equitable community food system that increased access to healthy, organic, and culturally relevant foods for historically underrepresented and underserved...

This ordinance promotes urban agriculture and increases access to healthy food through the Los Angeles City Urban Agriculture Incentive Zone program. It outlines the application procedures for the UAIZ program, mandates a UAIZ Contract recordation process, and recommends enforcement...

Cities and counties across America should strategize food recovery networks to mitigate food waste and address food insecurity at the same time. This brief outlines how Dane County can integrate existing efforts and planning initiatives through Healthy Food for All Dane County (HFFA)...