Portland Multnomah Food Policy Council: Projects, Programs and Policies, What this Means to You

Sunday, March 27: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Room D101

Anita Yap

Portland Multnomah Food Policy Council

Anita Yap Chair of the Portland Multnomah Food Policy Council.  The Food Policy Council is a 14 member council, jointly appointed by the City of Portland and Multnomah County Commissioners. Council members interests and expertise range from community health, farmers, chefs, neighborhood associations, urban agriculture, food retailers and food banks. The Food Policy Council is charged to address local government policy, programs, operations and land use rulings related to the food system and its corresponding impacts on community health and well being.

Anita will engage members of the current Food Policy Council and members of the audience to discuss current and future food policy issues in the city and region and emerging issues in state and federal food issues.

In her work as a land use planner, Anita is working with communities to create school and community gardens, farmers markets and providing healthy food to community members. She is also working with local farmers to create markets, urban design concepts and land use plans that support the local food system. Anita is an advocate for social equity, community building, and is a mother of four and enjoys cooking, gardening and eating.