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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. August 2015

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News

Mayor Hodges Proclaims August 2-9, 2015 Farmers Market Week in Minneapolis

View Updated Map of 35 farmers markets and 3 farmstands in Minneapolis

Minneapolis City Council Committee of the Whole Considers New Community Indicators

Community Indicators Presentation

Applications will be accepted from August 10-October 2, 2015 for the 2016-17 Homegrown Minneapolis Food Council

Metropolitan Council seeks applicants for Land Use Advisory Committee

Hennepin County seeks public feedback on priorities for protecting natural resources

Events

August Meeting: Homegrown Minneapolis Food Council

Wednesday, August 12 | Appetite for Change, 1200 West Broadway Ave #180, Minneapolis

5:00-5:30 pm Presentation | 5:30-7:30 pm Food Council meeting

7:30-8:00 pm Food Council info session

View Agenda | View all 2015 Food Council meeting dates

Food Dialogues Discussion: Tuesday, August 11

Volunteer with the Common Table at the Minnesota State Fair

Community Garden Day- Save the Date: Saturday, September 19

Minneapolis Public Schools Farm to School BBQ- Save the Date: Thursday, September 24

Resources

North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (NCR-SARE) has released Calls for Proposals for FOUR of its grant programs.

New Extension Deep Winter Greenhouse Website

Jobs

Local Food Policy Internship: City of Minneapolis Sustainability Office

Frogtown Farm Community Coordinator

View additional information on the Homegrown Minneapolis website.

"Like" the Friends of Homegrown Minneapolis Food Council on Facebook!

Homegrown Minneapolis brings together key partners from local government, area businesses, community organizations,

non-profits, and residents to build a healthy, local food system.

www.minneapolismn.gov/homegrown

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