Environmental Sustainability & Food Waste Reduction

The Food Council seeks to protect and improve the local environmental resources of Montgomery County related to agriculture and food, by collaborating with environmental stakeholders and policymakers to implement programs and policies that will promote sustainability in our food system.

Focus areas include:

  • Increasing regional food waste composting capacity
  • Supporting the establishment of community composting education sites and composting-related educational programs
  • Reducing food waste in Montgomery County
  • Increasing awareness of the benefits of plant-based diets
  • Increasing local, sustainable procurement

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Upcoming Events

Sep 12

Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP)

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Sep 25

September Food System Advocacy Community Call

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Sep 25

USDA Final Equity Convening

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Sep 26

Resident and Community Gardening Collaborative

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Oct 8

Non Profit Providers & Local Business Cross Collaboration

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Nov 5

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, along with the County’s regional services offices and community partners, will host 11 Community Conversations throughout September and October to seek input on the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Operating Budget.

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