The General Assembly & Governor-appointed Colorado Food Systems Advisory Council’s mission is to provide community-informed, research-based policy recommendations to state leaders to address complex food systems challenges.

The Colorado Food Systems Advisory Council meets quarterly. All meetings are open to the public.

2026 COFSAC Quarterly Council Meeting Schedule

COFSAC Q2 Meeting

May 1, 2026 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM MST

Zoom Meeting:

https://zoom.us/j/95147370197

Meeting ID: 951 4737 0197

MEETING AGENDA 

 

Time 

Agenda Item 

11:00am – 11:10am 

Welcome, Roll Call & Introductions 

11:10am – 11:30am 

Meeting and Council Administration 

  • Approve Q1 Minutes 
  • Sunset Review update and timeline 

11:30am – 11:40am 

Colorado Food Policy Summit Outcomes & Next Steps – Libby Christensen 

  • Report findings & statewide priorities 

11:40am – 12:00pm 

Partner Mapping & Resource Hand-off 

  • Review Resource Stewardship Framework document 
  • Discuss partner resource and working group hand-offs 
  • Where are there gaps? 
  • Where would you and your organization or state agency like to engage? 

12:00pm – 12:40 pm 

COFSAC Best Practices & Lessons Learned – Libby and Michele 

  • Reflecting on successes, opportunities, and structural barriers 
  • Guidance on statewide food systems coordination 

12:40pm – 12:55pm 

Future Engagement 

  • How to stay connected with COFSAC 
  • Timeline for resource transition 
  • September quarterly meeting 

12:55pm – 1:00pm 

  • Announcements, Public Comment, Adjourn 

The Colorado Office of Policy, Research and Regulatory Reform is currently conducting a sunset review of the Colorado Food Systems Advisory Council as described in section 2-3-1203 of the Colorado Revised Statutes.  Analysis is performed to determine if the Advisory Council is necessary and should be continued or repealed.  To provide input on this review, please visit: https://coprrr.colorado.gov/participate.

4817 National Western Drive
Denver, CO 80216

The meeting will be held at CSU Spur in the Terra building, “Palisade Peach” Room

Provide Input for COFSAC's upcoming Sunset Review

The Colorado Office of Policy, Research and Regulatory Reform is currently conducting a sunset review of the Colorado Food Systems Advisory Council as described in section 2-3-1203 of the Colorado Revised Statutes.  Analysis is performed to determine if the Advisory Council is necessary and should be continued or repealed.  To provide input on this review, please visit: https://coprrr.colorado.gov/participate.

Council Member Spotlight

Kaydee Lucero

Kaydee Lucero grew up in Western Colorado, where she learned about agriculture and soil science from her father, who works with NRCS. Kaydee went to Colorado Mesa University, where she helped get the CDHE Hunger Free Designation for the campus. Kaydee went on to work for the Community Food Bank of Grand Junction, where she learned an incredible amount about food insecurity in Mesa County and got to witness all the wonderful programs they have worked on, such as the Mobile Market and the newly acquired 7th St. Community Cafe. She now works full time with the City of Fruita, where agriculture and sustainability are two important facets of her job. 

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