The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces seven vacancies on the Johnson County Food Policy Council for four-year terms beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2029.

The council's purpose is to improve dialogue and discussion and provide necessary advice on food and agriculture issues to the County and other entities. The council researches policies and best practices, gathers public input, plans educational and networking events, and makes recommendations to build a more resilient, equitable, and community-based food system. A food system includes the processes and infrastructure involved in feeding a population, including growing, harvesting, processing, transporting, marketing, consuming, and disposing of food.

The council meets from 6 to 8 p.m. on the third Monday of the month. Meetings are hybrid with options for members to attend in person at the Johnson County Administration Building or online via Zoom.  Members are also assigned to working groups that meet to research, organize, and draft recommendations on council priorities. Current working groups include Rural Network Connections, Value-Added Business Development, and the Community Food and Farm Grant. Benefits of being on the council include building relationships with elected officials and others who are passionate about the food system, attending events and conferences, and recommending policies that shape Johnson County’s food system.

Applicants who feel passionate about the council’s vision for a resilient, equitable, and community-based food system are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about the council’s past and current work on the Local Foods webpage on the Johnson County website at www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/localfoods.

Application forms are available on the Committee/Board Openings webpage on the Johnson County website at www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/vacancies.

Completed applications must be returned by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.