Food Policy Council

If you would like to join the meeting via Zoom, please email August Ruckdeschel and he will send you the information.


2022 Meeting Dates

  • 02/08/2022
  • 04/12/2022
  • 06/14/2022 (Suffolk County Farm in Yaphank at 350 Yaphank Ave, Yaphank, NY 11980)
  • 08/09/2022
  • 10/11/2022 (Public Hearing)
  • 12/13/2022

All meetings are held on Tuesdays at 9:00 AM and tentatively hosted via Zoom

2022 Members

  • August Ruckdeschel (Chair)
  • Adesuwa Watson
  • Stephen Kramarcik
  • Lauren McGrath
  • Michael Haynes
  • Randi Shubin Dresner
  • Melissa Buonadonna-Hernandez
  • Diane Shulman
  • Michele Gervat
  • Kim Schultz
  • Nikki Kateman
  • Janet Sklar
  • Josephine Connolly-Schoonen
  • Zahrine Bajwa
  • Michael Ciaramella
  • Kate Fullam
  1. 2022
  2. 2021
  3. 2020
  4. 2019
  5. 2018
  6. 2017
  7. 2016
  8. 2015
  9. 2014

Mission Statement

The Mission of the Food Policy Council:

  • Promote the production, distribution, and awareness of locally grown food.
  • Strengthen and prioritize policies that will improve food access, health, and nutrition.
  • Enhance the regional food system by utilizing local agriculture, fishing, and shellfish aquaculture.