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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.
June 3, 2016
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Minneapolis Updates Zoning Code to Improve Food Shelf Accessibility
On May 13th, the Minneapolis City Council approved zoning code changes to increase food shelf location options and accessibility. Now food shelves can operate in more zoning districts across the city, providing more accessible food to people in need. Learn background and context on the changes here. Learn about the new regulations here.
Farmers Market Opportunities
West Broadway Farmers Market Opens in New Location
After five seasons in its previous location the West Broadway Farmers Market is moving two blocks east on West Broadway Ave to the corner of Aldrich Ave N and West Broadway Ave (718 W. Broadway Avenue). The market opens June 17th. Learn more on their website here.
Market Vendor Permits Simplified
The City of Minneapolis is simplifying business requirements for farmers market vendors and has converted several vendor permit types to the Seasonal Food Permit. The permit can be used by eligible vendors to sell at farmers markets, civic events, and community celebrations.
Learn more about the new permit and other farmers market regulations here.
Many Markets Open in June: Schedules
Available on Homegrown Minneapolis Website
Markets continue to open throughout the City. Find 2016 location and schedule details for the nearly
40 Minneapolis farmers markets and mini-markets on the Homegrown Minneapolis farmers market page.
SNAP-EBT Customers Save Up to $10 at Farmers Markets with Market Bucks
Market Bucks is a state-funded program administered by Hunger Solutions that matches SNAP-EBT customers' spending at participating farmers markets, up to $10 in 2016. Learn more about Market Bucks here. Learn which Minneapolis markets accept Market Bucks and SNAP-EBT benefits on the Homegrown Minneapolis webpage here.
May Homegrown Minneapolis Food Council Meeting
Wednesday, June 8 | 6:00 pm -7:30 pm meeting; 5:00 pm demo & presentation/discussion
City Food Studio, 3722 Chicago Ave (map)
Agenda
Free Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Workshops On Fermenting & Canning Plans
Monday, June 20th | 9:00 am - 12:00pm (English language workshop)
Lunes, Junio 27th | 9:00 am - 12:00pm (Taller en Español)
Minneapolis Central Library, Doty Board Room 300 Nicollet Ave (map)
Come get feedback on your HACCP plan for your fermented and canned products from the Minneapolis Health Department. Minnesota Food Code requires a HACCP plan on some food processes and the Health Department wants to help you write one. Learn more about the workshops and HACCP including templates and other resources on the Minneapolis Health Department's webpage here.
 Webinar: USDA's Local Food Marketing Practices Survey
Thursday June 9th | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Join the Chesapeake Foodshed Network in a webinar to learn about the USDA's efforts to survey local food marketing practices as a part of their Census of Agriculture. USDA Economists Jim Barham and Steve Vogel will be presenters and all are welcome to join. Learn more and register here.
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 Nurture Cooking Classes
When: Each Monday in June beginning Monday, June 6th
6:00-7:00
Where: Grandma's House Children Center at the corner of 31st
and Lyndale (625 W 31st St, Minneapolis).
Cost: Classes are free but participants must meet income criteria. Childcare is provided.
If you’re interested in the June class, hearing about
upcoming classes, or if you’d like to volunteer please reach out to Dina
Hemminger, dinamarie.dm@gmail.com.
Each family participating in the class will receive free of charge: a slow
cooker, a workbook packed with healthy recipes, and a small bag of groceries
with nutrient dense ingredients so they can try out one of the new recipes at
home. Nurture envisions communities working in collaborative ways to enhance nutrition and wellness of children and families. For more information visit: www.nurtureyourfamily.org.
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 Backyard Chicken Basics Class
Presented by Wayne Martin, University of MN Extension
Thursday, June 30th | 5:30pm Registration; 6:00-7:45pm class
Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC), 2001 Plymouth Ave N (map)
or
Tuesday, July 12th | 6:00pm Registration; 6:30-8:15 class
Waite House Community Room, 2320 13th Ave S (map)
Do you have backyard chickens or are you considering getting some? All Minneapolis permit holders for backyard chickens or other allowable fowl are required to complete an eligible training within a year of submitting their permit application. These classes provide required and useful training for successfully keeping backyard chickens. Wayne Martin, University of Minnesota Extension Educator, will discuss chicken breeds, purchasing birds, and important regulations at this class. He will also talk about the daily care of chickens concerning their diet, housing, bird health, sanitation, manure management, and egg production.
Class is free but registration is required. To register or for more information, contact Wayne Martin, Extension Educator, by phone 612-625-6224 or e-mail marti067@umn.edu and indicate the training date/location you plan to participate in. (The same class will be presented at each location.) Interpretration will be provided upon request- please indicate if needed.
Can't make it to these trainings? Eggplant Urban Farm Supply also offers eligible chicken keeping training.
More information on Minneapolis chicken-keeping regulations and University of MN Extension chicken keeping resources.
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 Green To Go Decal
Businesses that
meet requirements can get 'Green To Go' decals like the one on the right to inform their patrons they invest in green business practices. Learn more about the program and apply for your business here.
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Hennepin County Grants for business recycling and organics
Hennepin County Grants of up to $50,000 are available to businesses and
organizations to start or improve recycling and organics recycling programs. The county also provide professional staff assistance,
educational materials and guidance on best practices.
Learn more here or contact Andre Xiong at andre.x.xiong@hennepin.us.
Grant applications are due June 15, 2016.
Cooks of Crocus Hill
Multiple positions including part-time culinary assistants
Appetite for Change
Communications and Development Manager
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