Policy Archives - Food Policy Council of San Antonio

New Laws on Chicken Ownership Could Help Reduce Food Insecurity in San Antonio

Oct 13, 2017 | Policy

This op-ed by our president, Mitch Hagney, appeared in the Rivard Report. Updated October 8, 2017 On Thursday, City Council raised the number of backyard chickens that San Antonians can own without a permit from three to eight. Council approved amendments to the...

Perspectives: A College Student Digs Deep

Jun 15, 2017 | Organizational, Policy, Work groups

This is the first of many “perspectives” we intend to share on the blog. Written by Trinity University’s rising senior, Claire Burrus, this essay outlines her intentions and expectations for her summer internship with the FPCSA, as well as her...

City Run-Off Candidates Respond to Food Policy Issues

May 31, 2017 | Policy

With a contentious mayoral race and six city council seats competing in the run-off election on June 10, the FPCSA board decided it was a good time to jump into the conversation and ask the candidates about their platform on food and building a sustainable local food...

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