Join us to hear Caroline Howe, Taylor LaFave, and Lindsey Smith discuss their recent successes in food policy, the current priority of food policy in various environments, and the future direction of food policy. Following the panel discussion, attendees will break into eight groups for tabletop activities focused on food policy topics, including grocery retail, equity and justice in urban agriculture, food procurement, and vulnerable populations.

**Panelists:**
**Caroline Howe:** Director of Food Policy at the DC Office of Planning
 **Taylor LaFave:** Chief of Food Policy and Planning and Food Policy Director for the City of Baltimore
**Lindsey Smith:** Regional Food Systems Value Chain Coordinator at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG)