Our Food, Our Future: Community Voices on the Food System

You’re invited to join the Johnson County Food Policy Council for our 11th annual public forum, Our Food, Our Future: Community Voices on the Food System, on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 9–11:30 AM at Dream City (611 Southgate Ave, Iowa City).

This year’s forum centers the experiences and ideas of the people who shape Johnson County’s local food system. We’ll open with short reflections from local organizations working in food access, farm viability, and community well-being. These speakers will share how recent changes in the food system are affecting neighbors, businesses, and community organizations.

After the opening panel, we’ll move into interactive breakout discussions to identify emerging community needs and opportunities for collaboration. You will play an active role in shaping the next Food Policy Council Strategic Plan and help determine where our collective energy should be focused in the coming years.

The event is free and open to the public. Breakfast and coffee will be provided. Please help us spread the word by sharing this email with your network! 

Register here: bit.ly/FPC25FORUM
Additional information is also available on the Johnson County website: www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/localfoods

We hope you’ll join us for this important conversation and contribute your voice to the future of our local food system.