Statewide and Regional Food System Plans National Community of Practice

Coordinated by the Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems, the Statewide & Regional Food Systems Plan Community of Practice is a national, multi-state community of practice that convenes leaders from current and emerging food system plan efforts across the country to increase our collective knowledge and capacity to collaborate and strengthen local and regional food systems using an equity approach. Find more resources and tools on the National Community of Practice website.

Explore resources, learning sessions, and tools

Learn more about the Design Process for the National Community of Practice in the video below:

More resources and information on state food system plans:

Upcoming Events

Apr 23

Food Systems Plans National Community of Practice (NCoP) Learning Session - Setting the Table for All Iowans: Evaluating for Funders, Policymakers, and Internal Partners

April 23, 2026 3:00PM – 4:30PM

This Learning Session will explore how Iowa designed its collaborative planning structure, integrated evaluation from the start, and uses shared data to support cross-team collaboration, policy and advocacy efforts, and storytelling.