Our vision:
We envision that every resident in Frederick County has access to fresh, nutritious, and affordable food. We support local producers and a resilient food system that enhances our community's health and well-being.
Our mission:
The FCFC is a collaborative network dedicated to strengthening the local food system, improving food access, and supporting sustainable agriculture.
Through partnerships, advocacy, and community-driven initiatives, the council works to enhance food security, promote local sourcing, and foster connections between farmers, food providers, and residents.
Livable Frederick
Steering Committee members of the Frederick County Food Council took an active part in creating a vision for food systems resiliency in Frederick County for Livable Frederick. Creating the Frederick County Food Council was a first step towards implementing that vision.
Food Resiliency
The Maryland Food System Resiliency Council (MD FSRC) was established in 2021 to address food insecurity issues across the state by addressing local food production, distribution, equity, access, public health impacts, data tracking and funding needs. The Frederick County Food Council is an active member.
Read the 2022 General Assemply Report with important recommendations
Climate Emergency Mobilization Working Group
Honoring local long-standing traditions as an agricultural area reduces County and City dependency on a centralized food system that is at risk of disruption due to the impacts of
climate change.
Agricultural Preservation
Frederick County has thousands of acres of farmland, University of Maryland Extension educators, and a successful agricultural preservation program.
Our county has the potential to be a strong partner in regional food production.
Previous studies by the FCFC
Feasibility Analysis for the Frederick Food Hub
In 2015 we learned and documented challenges, barriers to, and opportunities for development of a local food economy.
Read research interviews and questionnaire responses here.
It's a Community Effort
The Frederick County Food Council is run by an incredible team of dedicated volunteers. If you would like to get involved, please fill out the form below.