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To recognize October 1st through October 8th, 2011, as Local Foods Week in Columbus.
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WHEREAS, our local food system includes local family farmers, gardeners, civic agriculturists, restaurants, chefs, farmers' markets, grocers, and consumers; and
WHEREAS, local food systems promote healthy food for all, including underserved communities who lack access to healthful foods; and
WHEREAS, local food systems advance energy efficiency, land preservation, and decreased transportation costs, all of which promote sustainability; and
WHEREAS, local food systems improve food security and supply, which is essential to local emergency preparedness and self-reliance; and
WHEREAS, our local food system represents an important part of the Columbus community and economy; and
WHEREAS, along with Local Matters, a non-profit organization based in Central Ohio whose mission is to transform the food system to be more secure, prosperous, just, and delicious, we celebrate Local Foods Week 2011 from October 1st-7th; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby recognize October 1st through October 8th, 2011, as Local Foods Week in Columbus.