Greater Cincinnati Regional Food Policy Council

About the Greater Cincinnati Regional Food Policy Council:

We are looking to expand and engage new members on the Greater Cincinnati Regional Food Policy Council (GCRFPC). We are seeking diverse applicants with varying perspectives, experiences, and representation across our regional food system! This includes across sectoral representation, demographic diversity, geographical and community representation, and other unique perspectives or lived experiences.

The GCRFPC is a cross-sector collaborative of food system experts and advocates working together to advance an environmentally, socially, and economically resilient regional food system through policy and systems level work. The Council operates by building collaborative networks, increasing capacity through technical assistance and funding, amplifying stories of food system transformation, and advocating for policy changes.

Projects the council pursue include convening food systems leaders, advocating for resilient regional food policy with decision-makers, analyzing data to inform action and anticipate trends, and supporting farm-to-institution supply chains that prioritize community nutrition while benefiting local businesses and reducing emissions.

Background + Expectations

• 15-18 seats total (~8 current seats available)
• Representing various roles and identities in the food system and the region
• Time-bound terms - 3 consecutive years
• Serve on committees as leaders or lead on another FPC related project
• Required to attend Council meetings quarterly
• Power to vote on Council action items
• Use a systematic decision-making process for considering action items
• Serves a 10-county footprint including: Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren, in Ohio, Boone, Campbell, Grant and Kenton, in Kentucky, and Dearborn and Franklin in Indiana.
• Self-nominations encouraged

Council Members agree to:

• Commit 5-7 hours a month to council work and meetings
• Attend 1 meeting quarterly, at minimum (prioritizing all member meetings)
• Choose 1 meaningful way to engage in the year beyond meeting attendance, through a special project or leading committee work
• Engage in continuous communication between meetings
• Prioritize regional food system issues for Council action
• Be a positive ambassador in the community related to regional food issues
• Bring food issues of concern to the Council
• Serve as the eyes and ears of the Council in the broader community
• Attend meetings and public events as necessary
• Participate in special Council activities and events
• Be familiar with and speak in support of the Council and allow your name to be used in support of the Council’s mission

What you get out of it:

• Incentives such as free local food at meetings
• Access to a wider network of food systems professionals and advocates
• Influence on regional food systems
• Opportunities to learn and grow new skills professionally
• The chance to have a direct impact!

Timeline
Application Opens: December 8, 2025
Informational Webinar: December 18, 2025 (Click here to register!)
Application Due By: January 11, 2026 at 11:59pm
Final Decisions Announced: January 29, 2026