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Community Members Discuss Johnson County's Food System at Public Forum
Annual event hosted by the Johnson County Food Policy Council brings together residents, nonprofits, and advocates to shape future food policy.
Published on Feb. 7, 2026
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Community members gathered in Iowa City for the 11th annual public forum hosted by the Johnson County Food Policy Council. The event, titled 'Our Food, Our Future: Community Voices on the Food System,' featured reflections from local nonprofits and small group discussions to identify emerging needs and opportunities for collaboration. Organizers say the feedback will help guide the Council's next strategic plan to ensure future food policy efforts reflect current community priorities and challenges.
Why it matters
The Johnson County Food Policy Council was created in 2012 to provide guidance on food and agriculture issues, including making recommendations to improve the local food system. This annual forum is an important way for the Council to gather public input and ensure their work aligns with the needs and concerns of the broader community.
The details
The public forum took place at Dream City in Iowa City and brought together residents, nonprofit leaders, and food system advocates. After an opening panel discussion, attendees broke into small groups to identify emerging community needs and opportunities for collaboration around the local food system.
- The 11th annual public forum was held on February 7, 2026.
The players
Johnson County Food Policy Council
A council created in 2012 by the Board of Supervisors to provide guidance on food and agriculture issues, including making recommendations to improve the local food system and gathering public input through events like the annual forum.
The takeaway
This forum demonstrates the Johnson County Food Policy Council's commitment to engaging the community and ensuring their work reflects current priorities and challenges around the local food system. The feedback gathered will help shape the Council's strategic plan and future policy efforts.
