The Environment & Production (EP) Committee works to develop the long-term equity and resilience of the state's food system, and to build capacity for production and procurement of Maryland-certified food by stakeholders across the state.

Meeting on the 2nd Thursday of each month, Environment & Production's goals include:

• Increasing the quality and quantity of production as well as aggregation, marketing, and distribution of local food in urban, suburban, and rural settings
  
  

• Increasing procurement of local food through schools, universities, and other institutions
  
  

• Creating additional market opportunities for Maryland food businesses
  
  

• Expanding access to small scale manufacturing and food production infrastructure
  
  

• ​Reducing food waste, increasing recycling, and encouraging other relevant environmental impacts

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