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National Farm to School Network The National Farm to School Network (NFSN) is an information, advocacy and networking hub for communities working to bring local food sourcing and food and [...]

On August 12, 2016, an article appeared in the Suffolk News Herald highlighting The Planning Council’s Farm2Childcare program, a program that benefits the entire community of Western [...]

The Planning Council is happy to announce that Angela Kellam has been named as the new President and CEO, effective July 18, 2016.  Angela takes over the leadership of the organization after the [...]

On Thursday, June 29th,  The Planning Council partnered with Healthy Suffolk to help install a 4×8-foot raised garden at The Children’s Center in Suffolk. The Children’s Center in [...]

The Planning Council’s 2015-2016 Annual Report is now available.  Recently retired, President, Suzanne Puryear said “The retirement of key, long-time leadership provides and agency [...]

Claudia Gooch, recently retired from The Planning Council after 24 years of service, was inducted into the 2016 Hall of Fame by the Virginia Housing Alliance.   Winners were recognized at the [...]

The F2CC team has just recently hosted the latest Stakeholders meeting at the Suffolk DSS building.  With approximately 35 farmers, providers, and community stakeholders, this meeting was well [...]