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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.
April 2016
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 Homegrown Minneapolis Annual Report Presented to Minneapolis City Council's Health, Environment & Community Engagement (HECE) Committee
Homegrown Minneapolis Food Council Co-chairs Russ Henry and DeVon Nolen along with Homegrown Minneapolis/Local Food Policy Coordinator Tamara Downs Schwei presented the Food Council's Annual Report to the City Council's HECE Committee Monday, April 4th. Report included local food system highlights and accomplishments in 2015, plans for 2016 and policy recommendations. Presentation materials. The report will be adopted and the recommendation regarding garden lease policy will be considered at the City Council meeting on Friday, April 15.
Food Council members and staff, pictured left to right.
Front row: Gayle Prest, Tamara Downs Schwei, DeVon Nolen. Back row: Robin Garwood, Russ Henry, Sam Johnson, Andrea Northup
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Minneapolis Approves Plastic Bag Ordinance
To reduce the litter, waste, environmental
impacts and expense of managing carryout bags, the City Council approved an
ordinance on Friday, April 1 to regulate the use of plastic carryout bags in retail
establishments. The new ordinance takes effect on June 1, 2017.
Learn more here.
Organics Recycling Training April 9
Saturday, April 9 | 9:00am - 11:00a.m.
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center 4055 Nicollet Ave. S
Saturday, April 9 | 1:00pm - 3:00 p.m.
Folwell Park 1615 Dowling Ave. N.
The City is offering two organics recycling training sessions April 9. Get your questions answered with hands-on learning, demonstrations and tips that make recycling organics easy. Learn about the City’s new Recycling Block Leader program and how you can sign up to be the leader on your block.
- Get a free kitchen organics collection container.
- Pick up a free yard sign promoting organics recycling.
- Enjoy refreshments with your neighbors.
RSVPs are encouraged; contact Kellie Kish at kellie.kish@minneapolismn.gov or 673-3536.
Learn more about the Organics Recycling Program here.
Farmers Markets Opening for 2016 Outdoor Season
Schedules Available on Homegrown Minneapolis Website
Find 2016 location and schedule details for all of the nearly 40 Minneapolis farmers markets and mini-markets on the Homegrown Minneapolis farmers market page.
You can also find the list of farmers markets on the back cover of a special edition of the 2016 Minnesota Grown Directory, through partnership between Homegrown Minneapolis and Minnesota Department of Agriculture's Minnesota Grown program. Look for the free directories around town or get a copy at an upcoming Food Council meeting.
Nourish Film Series - Growing Cities
Monday, April 11th | 5:30-8:30pm
Hope Community, 611 E. Franklin Ave.
Hope Community and
Gardening Matters are co-hosting their final monthly film night this Monday, April
11th at Hope Community. Come share a meal (Potluck-style), connect with others and have a great time!
Watch trailer here: http://www.growingcitiesmovie.com/the-film/
For more info: Contact Alisa at 612-435-1683
or ahoven@hope-community.org
April Homegrown Minneapolis Food Council Meeting
Wednesday, April 13 | 5:30-7:30 pm meeting; 5 pm presentation from Open Arms
Open Arms of Minnesota, 2500 Bloomington Ave South
Meeting Agenda
 Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) Garden Work Days & Taste Tests
Garden Work Days
Friday, April 22nd | 1-4pm: garden preparation
Friday, April 29th | 1-4pm: garden planting
Join MPS for a Friday
afternoon in the MPS Nutrition Center garden (812 Plymouth Ave N).
Learn more here.
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True Food Taste Tests
Mark your calendars! The final round of taste tests for this year will be May 18th-20th. The Minneapolis Public Schools need your help serving spring quinoa salad to students during lunch on these days!
Learn more here.
Northeast Minneapolis Farmers Market Annual Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, April 23rd | 9:00am - 1:00pm
East Side Neighborhood Services 1700 2nd St NE
Every year the Northeast Minneapolis Farmers Market launches the season with a pancake breakfast. This tradition provides an opportunity for neighbors to build community and make friends while enjoying a locally sourced, zero-waste breakfast. Learn more here.
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 Children & Nature Network 2016 International Conference
Tuesday, May 24th through Friday, May 27th
Saint Paul RiverCentre 175 W Kellogg Blvd, St Paul
Join leaders from around the world to learn, connect & build the future of the children and nature movement. Learn more and register here.
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 Cooking and Gardening Classes Offered by The Good Acre
Find information about 19 different classes ranging from kids cooking to edible garden planning are starting April 11th on the Good Acre website. Learn more here.
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Urban Oasis Multiple positions - April 19th Deadline for Head Chef and Education Coordinator
Sustainability Coordinator- April 14th Deadline (Scroll down until you reach the position)
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