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Homegrown Minneapolis is a citywide initiative
expanding our community's ability to grow, process,
distribute, eat and compost more healthy, sustainable,
locally grown foods.
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June 4, 2015
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Many Farmers Markets Now Open: Interactive Map Shows Minneapolis Markets
Many Minneapolis farmers markets have already opened for the 2015 season and many more open this week and next. Find
a market near you with our online interactive map. Clicking on the map
pins will show the address, opening dates, and hours for each market. The
map lists 30 farmers markets now, and more will be added as information becomes
available. One farmstand is also listed - more farmstands will be added throughout the season as information becomes available. You can also view a list of 2015
Minneapolis farmers markets.
Nicollet Mall Farmers Market Relocated to Hennepin Avenue
for Next Two Years
Due to Nicollet Mall
reconstruction, the Nicollet Mall Farmers Market has been
relocated to Hennepin Avenue between 5th and 10th streets from 2015-2016. This
market opened for the season on Thursday, May 7.
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Amendment to MN Seed Law Promotes Food
Security
Governor Mark Dayton recently signed into law an amendment to
the Minnesota Seed Law promoting food security and urban agriculture by
removing regulatory barriers to seed sharing activities, including seed
libraries. Introduced by Senator Roger Reinert and attached to the
legislature’s agricultural policy omnibus bill, HF1544, the amendment exempts
non-commercial, interpersonal seed sharing from industrial labeling, testing,
and permitting requirements.
The new amendment to the Seed Law is a response to regulatory actions by
the Minnesota Department of Agriculture last year that restricted the Duluth
Public Library’s ability to operate a seed library. Homegrown Minneapolis Food Council participated in a coalition of organizations that advocated for the Seed Law changes. The Minneapolis City Council also supported the changes with an official resolution. Learn more
MN SHIP (State Health Improvement Program) Funding Authorized
On
Friday, May 22, Governor Dayton signed into law
S.F. 1458, the omnibus Health and Human Services finance bill. This
law maintains funding for SHIP.
Funding
for the biennium is $35 million, less a one-time appropriation of $200,000 for
menthol cigarette intervention grants and $371,000 for the biennium to cover
the costs of health projected spending and outcome reports. The spending and outcome reports are intended
to increase accountability for SHIP. Also new this session is language that
expands SHIP to include evidence-based strategies that address dementia, with a
continued focus on policy, systems and environmental change (e.g., research
linking increased physical activity and nutrition with lower risk of dementia).
(Chapter
71, Article 8, Sections 9-11 & 49; Chapter 71, Article 14, Section 3) Thank you to everyone who helped advocate for SHIP
this session!
June Meeting: Homegrown Minneapolis Food Council
Wednesday, June 10 | 5:30-7:30 meeting, 5:00 pm optional
presentation from SPARK-Y about their aquaponics projects and other food growing activities
Meeting Agenda
Location: SPARK-Y, 4432 Chicago Ave S, Minneapolis
View all 2015 Food Council meeting dates and locations
Learn more about the Food Council
Food Justice, Science, and Democracy: A Community Forum
Saturday, June 6 | 1-4:30pm | Forum Program
Capri Theater, 2027 W Broadway Ave, Minneapolis
Join community
discussions, make connections, and hear inspiring stories on ways local
residents, researchers, and policy makers are working together to address food
justice, access, and affordability.
http://www.ucsusa.org/center-for-science-and-democracy/events/food-justice-science-democracy-community-forum
RSVP for this free public event: http://j.mp/1Bh7D5s
**This event is open to the
public—anyone interested in local food policy or who wants to see healthier food
where they are!
2015
MN State Fair Common Table Exhibit
Community
Meeting
The next community meeting for the 2015 Common Table exhibit
at the Minnesota State Fair will be held on Monday, June 8 at 6:00pm
in the Libby Conference Center, Minnesota State Fair Grounds. Please RSVP by
June 5 to josh@commontablemn.org if
you plan to attend.
Demonstrations
The deadline for signing up for demonstrations has been extended. Please email josh@commontablemn.org by June 12 if you, your
organization or company would like to give a demonstration/presentation/performance during
the fair at the Common Table exhibit. For more
information, visit www.commontablemn.org.
Slow Money Minnesota Launch
Wednesday, June 17 | 5-8pm | Como Park Lakeside Pavilion, 1360 N Lexington Pkwy,
Saint Paul
Slow Money Minnesota is an emerging network
that connects people interested in building a better local food
system by increasing the flow of knowledge and capital
in support of local food makers and farming. This launch event will feature presentations by innovators in local investing and will
showcase a handful of exciting food and farm businesses. There will be a lively
dialogue about Slow Money in Minnesota, great local food, and ample time for
networking.
The cost for the event is $30 (and there will be a cash bar). Pre-registration
is required. Space is limited, so register soon!
Nominations Open for Vacancies on the National Organic
Standards Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting nominees to serve on the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) for the following five positions:
- Two (2) organic farmers/producers
- Two (2) public or consumer interest group representatives
- One (1) USDA accredited certifying agent
The application deadline has been extended to June 17. Learn more at http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/getfile?dDocName=STELPRDC5111076
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