Your Guide to Launching a Retail Food Network

The Conference for Food Protection, as part of their work with the National Association of County and City Health Officials has created a multitude of resources that can be used by jurisdictions interested in starting a Retail Food Network. These resources include templates, guidance documents, methods to evaluate network success, lists of benefits for creating networks, and much more to help jurisdictions get started.

Resources available for jurisdictions interested in starting Retail Food Networks

Templates & Presentations

Retail Food Network Agenda Template– a template that can be used to create agendas for Network meetings.
Retail Food Network Sign in Sheet– a template that can be used as a guide to create a sign in sheet for meetings.
Retail Food Network Notes Template– a template that can be used to take notes at Network meetings.
Virtual Meeting Template– a template that can be used to guide the direction of a Network meeting.

Guide and Information

Forming a Retail Food Network– a how-to document that provides helpful information on forming a Network. The example is specific to MO for purposes of demonstrating specific activities.
Overcoming Barriers– a list of the barriers and how to overcome them in order to benefit from the creation of a Retail Food Network
Top 10 Reasons to Participate in a Retail Food Network– a document that can be used as a template to encourage people to join a Network
Retail Food Network Charter– a list of skills that should be considered when selecting a Network leader
Network Leaders Roles and Responsibilities– a list of suggested roles and responsibilities for network leaders.
Method to Evaluate Success Network– a step-by-step process on how to evaluate the success of a network.
FoodSHIELD Guide– a guide for Networks on how to use FoodSHIELD for Network communications and membership
Timely Tips Template– a template for a quarterly newsletter to be distributed by Network Champions or the FDA Retail Food Specialist involved in the network. The newsletter can include information that is seasonal in nature and highlight upcoming training opportunities or regulatory changes.

Your Guide to Launching a Retail Food Network

Templates & Presentations

Guide and Information

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