Let's Talk About Food: Tapping the Opportunity for Davis

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About the Process

At the end of last year 30 local leaders (many working in the food and agriculture sectors) in Davis, California came together to discuss the potential of food and agriculture in Davis. In these “Let’s Talk About Food: Tapping the Potential for Davis” discussions the participants covered everything from the assets that Davis already has, the challenges that it faces and the opportunities ahead. Food policy improvements and the City’s brand and narrative as it pertains to food and agriculture were also discussed.

These discussions were convened by Dr. Catherine Brinkley, Professor in the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at UCD, Ann M. Evans, author of the Davis Farmer’s Market Cookbook and former Mayor of Davis, and Deema Tamimi, founder of the Land & Ladle non-profit and Giving Garden startup, along with Diane Parro, under the auspices of the Davis City Council. From these meetings the organizers with the input from all participants, are crafting a recommendation to the City of Davis. The draft report was made available to the public on February 21, a week before a public forum at Davis City Hall Chambers. The final report, available here, addresses the feedback received at the forum.

Please see the schedule of meetings and the documents presented, including the agendas below.

Discussion #1:

November 1st @ Davis Community Church

This meeting was opened by Mayor of the City of Davis, Brett Lee, Councilman Lucas Frerichs, and Yolo County Supervisor Don Saylor. Tap image or here for presentation.

Discussion #2:

November 15th @ Davis Food Co-op

This meeting was opened by Davis City Council Member Gloria Partida and Davis Farmer's Market Manager, Randii MacNear. Tap image or here for presentation.

Discussion #3:

November 26th @ Davis Senior Center

This meeting was opened by Davis City Councilman Dan Carson and was closed by City Manager, Mike Webb and Mayor, Brett Lee. Tap image or here for presentation.

Davis Futures Forum

December 5th @ City Hall Chambers

This special "food edition" Davis Futures Forum was opened by Mayor Brett Lee and featured Paula Daniels, founder of the L.A. Food Policy Council. Her talk was followed by a panel of Davis food leaders, moderated by Mayor Pro Tem, Gloria Partida.

CivEnergy Public Forum

February 28 , 7-9PM @ City Hall Chambers

Civ Energy and Davis Media access co-hosted a public forum to cover the Food and Economic Development (FED) for Davis report. To learn more and submit questions, visit the CivEnergy forum page. Tap image or here for the presentation. Davis Media Access recorded this event and the video is available here.

The FED Report

last updated on May 10, 2019

FED_report_final_5_10_19.pdf

Thank you to all of the local Davis businesses who contributed food for these discussions.

Have questions? Email deema@landandladle.com