Emily Krengel and Jerry Putnam were recognized for their service to the Cass County Local Food Policy Council with a reception and certificates of appreciation at the Council’s regular meeting on April 9. Both Krengel and Putnam were founding members of the Council when it was established in 2009. Both were very active in the Council’s work and served terms as chair and vice-chair.

Pictured in the presentation of certificates are (from left to right) Jan Steffen (Council Secretary), Emily Krengel, Jerry Putnam and Gil Gillespie (Council Chair)] Photo submitted

The Cass County Local Food Policy Council is an advisory body appointed by the County Board of Supervisors. It fosters the health and well-being of Cass County residents through gathering information about formal and informal food policies, cultivating food-related networks, and promoting  a vibrant and diverse local agriculture. For information about the Council, visit http://www.atlanticiowa.com/county/county-departments/food-council-policy/ or contact Gil Gillespie at gg1localfood@gmail.com or 712-243-3310.