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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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