Boone County residents invited to share food experiences in community focus group

The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services is partnering with the University of Missouri Extension to conduct a series of focus groups.

The focus group would discuss agriculture, food access and nutrition.

The collaboration is seeking participants who would like to share their food-related experiences within the community.

Some food experiences range from acquiring food, accessing food assistance or nutrition information and reflecting on food system resiliency.

The study is part of a larger project called Our Food Boone County (OFBC), funded by the Missouri Foundation for Health.

OFBC’s goal is to provide a better understanding of Boone County’s food system and how food is brought to our tables.

Focus groups will take place throughout July on the following dates –

• Special Dietary Needs (Tuesday, July 8)
• Immigrants and Refugees (Thursday, July 17)
• Students (Tuesday, July 22)
• Food Assistance Participants (Wednesday, July 23)
• Food Retailers (Thursday, July 24)

Participants who contribute to the focus group will be provided with a complimentary meal and a 20-dollar gift card.

To register or read information, visit the application form on the City of Columbia’s website.