Local Government Food Policy Database

Horizon 2020, Resolution No. 11-11

Jurisdiction Name Douglas County
State / Province KS
Country United States
Type of Government County
Population 112,864
Population Range 50,000 to 249,999
Year 2011
Policy Links Download PDF
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Policy Type resolution
GFC Topic community food connections, community food production
Keywords agricultural land, agricultural land protection, comprehensive plan, food production, food system, local, production, regional, rural, rural agriculture, rural development, sustainable, urban
Adopting Government Department(s) Douglas County Board of County Commissioners, Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Commission
Lead Implementing Entity(s) Lawrence/Douglas County Planning and Development Services
Policy Outcome(s)

comprehensive plan amendments (2009 and 2011) incorporated goals and policies related to agriculture and the food system

Additional Resources http://www.lawrenceks.org/assets/pds/planning/documents/Horizon2020.pdf