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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.
January 13th, 2016
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Presentation and Open House about Future of Minneapolis Lyndale Farmers Market
The Minneapolis Farmers Market has been a staple of the community for nearly 100 years. With a future light-rail stop planned and many opportunities affecting the neighborhood, the City of Minneapolis contracted with UrbanWorks Architecture to conduct a site analysis. This includes a study of options of how to preserve, improve, enhance, and re-envision the Farmers Market. UrbanWorks is seeking input from surrounding neighborhoods, farmers, merchants, and local residents in the planning process. The City envisions options for redeveloping and expanding the Farmers Market to serve as a catalyst for economic development, a food and entertainment destination, and a civic landmark in Minneapolis. At this point, we invite you to provide your input in the early stages of this process.
When: Thursday, January 21, 2016 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Where: Minneapolis Central Library, RKMC Community Meeting Room, 2nd Floor
300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
Agenda
6:00pm Registration
6:15pm Welcome and project overview by Council Member Blong Yang and UrbanWorks
6:30pm Public Feedback
8:00 Adjourn
This event is free and open to the public. An online form will be posted soon by UrbanWorks for people to provide input if they are unavailable to attend the meeting.
Questions or comments:
Neil Reardon, UrbanWorks, nreardon@urban-works.com 612-455-3100
Daniel Bonilla, City of Minneapolis, Daniel.bonilla@minneapolismn.gov 612-673-5232
Minneapolis Garden Lease Program Open Soon for 2016 Applications
The City of Minneapolis recently approved new rules to lease City-owned vacant lots for community gardens and market gardens and also approved additional lots for lease. The application and related process information will be available soon on the Homegrown Minneapolis website and distributed through the newsletter list.
Additional information is available on the Homegrown Minneapolis website regarding community garden and market garden leases. View details of new policy.
2015 Open House Celebrated Homegrown Heroes and Local Food System Progress
Many thanks to everyone who joined us at the Annual Open House on December 3rd.
The following Homegrown Heroes were awarded for their great work in our community.
- Adam Pruitt & Demetria Fuller of Brightside Produce
- Christina Elias of Good Juju and Mashkiiki Gardens
- La’Taijah Powell of Appetite for Change
- Pollinate MN and Beez Kneez
- Project Sweetie Pie’s Green with Envy Project
Learn more about the event and each of the 2015 Homegrown Heroes here.
View 2015 Homegrown Highlights
2016-17 Food Council welcomes new community representatives
We are excited to introduce you to the 2016-17 Homegrown Minneapolis Food Council!
Meet the 2016-17 Food Council members. Learn more about the work of the Food Council
Many thanks to outgoing members: Sammie Ardito Rivera, Alison Babb, Omari Chatman, Kristine Igo, Katie Lampi, Bob Lind, Jesus Perez, Aaron Reser, Hashep Seka and Rhys Williams.
Public Hearing: Food Truck Regulations
Tuesday, January 19 | 1:30 pm
Minneapolis City Hall, Room 317, 350 South 5th Street Minneapolis
The Community Development and
Regulatory Services Committee of the Minneapolis City Council will consider
amending Chapter 188 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to food
truck regulations. Details of the proposed ordinance change are available here.
Register for Organic Carts from Minneapolis Organics Recycling Program
Sign up to receive your organics cart from Minneapolis in the main part of the roll-out this spring. Due to the number of carts the City has to deliver, participants need to sign up by February 1st. People who sign up afterward will get their cart in July/August. Learn more here.
Deadline: February 1st, 2016
January 2016 Homegrown Minneapolis Food Council meeting
Wednesday, January 13th | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm meeting
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
Headquarters - Minnehaha Room
2117 West River Road,
Minneapolis
Meeting Agenda
Minneapolis Public Schools True Food Taste Tests
Wednesday, January 27th through Friday January 29th
Volunteer for the Minneapolis Public Schools True Food
Taste Tests! Taste tests times vary by school, typically between 10:00am and 1:30pm. Participating schools and
dates can be found here.
Contact Kate Seybold with questions or to sign up: kate.greencorps@mpls.k12.mn.us.
Deep Winter Greenhouse Tours
Saturday, February 6th | 1pm
Thiel Gardens, 4121 27th Ave S Minneapolis
The Sustainable Farming Association is hosting an ongoing series of Deep Winter Greenhouse Tours, including a stop in Minneaplis at Thiel Gardens on February 6. Learn more here.
Nourish Film
Series
Monday, February 8th | 5:30-8:30pm Featured Film 'Urban Roots'
Monday, March 14th | 5:30-8:30pm Featured Film 'The Garden'
All films located at Hope Community, 611 E. Franklin
Ave. Minneapolis
Join Hope Community and Gardening Matters as they co-host monthly film nights this winter at Hope Community. Come share a meal*, connect with others, participate and discuss. For more info, contact Alisa at 612-435-1683 or ahoven@hope-community.org
*Food provided is Potluck-style. Please bring a food dish to share if you are able.
Fiskars Project Orange Thumb
Project Orange Thumb is dedicated to supporting the community garden movement throughout the U.S. and Canada. Learn more and apply here.
Deadline: February 1st 2016
Hennepin County Business Recycling Grants and Technical
Assistance
To help businesses, nonprofit organizations and institutions start
or improve recycling programs, Hennepin County provides funding, technical
assistance and guidance on best practices.Learn more here.
For more info, contact Andre Xiong at andre.x.xiong@hennepin.us or
612-543-1316
The Wedge Community Co-op Outreach and Marketing Ambassadors
Learn more and apply here. SHORT DEADLINE: Thursday, January 14th
The Land Stewardship Project Urban Food Systems Organizer
Learn more and apply here. SHORT DEADLINE: Friday, January 15th
Urban Roots Market Garden Training Coordinator
Learn more and apply here. DEADLINE: Thursday, January 21st
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