Food Last updated or reviewed on March 14, 2023 Food Policy Action Plan The City of Asheville has adopted Resolution 17-257, which re-establishes the City of Asheville’s Food Policy Action Plan. This document outlines activities in seven focus areas in support of the Asheville Buncombe Food Policy Council’s identified priority areas and Agenda. Access to healthy, nutritious food and the ability to cultivate, harvest, process, sell, share and trade food contributes to a thriving and resilient city environment. Actions Taken The City adopted Resolution 12-153, which designates Asheville as the inaugural Bee City, USA. Bee City USA is a collaborative initiative among backyard beekeepers, the Buncombe County Beekeepers Chapter, and the Center for Honeybee Research. The City of Asheville’s strategy includes cultivating pollinator plants and healthy ecosystems in support of local food production. The City adopted Resolution 13-17 establishing a food policy action plan Implemented service contracts with Asheville Buncombe Food Policy Council, Asheville Greenworks, and Bountiful Cities to implement Food Policy Action Plan recommendations and programs Selected to participate in the National Resources Defense Council Food Matters Project Supporting Documents Resolution 13-17 establishing a food policy action plan Resolution 17-257 updating the food policy action plan Contact Kiera Bulan, Sustainability Program Manager (828) 620-0664