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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 9, 2017
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2017 Garden Lease Program Accepting Applications
The
2017 Minneapolis Garden Lease Program is now open for applications for new garden leases. The City of Minneapolis is inviting requests to lease vacant City owned-lots for community gardens and market gardens during 2017. The City is accepting garden request forms for new leases through February 10, 2017.
Visit the Minneapolis Garden Lease Program webpage to view the map of available parcels, find information about the application process and complete the Garden Request Form.
Garden groups planning to renew their lease in 2017 or existing garden groups with questions should contact Karuna Mahajan at Karuna.Mahajan@minneapolismn.gov or 612-673-5051.
January Homegrown Minneapolis Food Council Meeting
Wednesday, January 11th | 5:30 – 7:30 pm;
pre-meeting presentation at 5 pm from Eastside Food Co-op
Eastside Food Co-Op, 2551 Central Ave NE (map)
Meeting Agenda
Winter Farmers Markets
In Minneapolis, winter does NOT mean the end to local foods and farmers markets. Many markets are continuing on!
Visit the Winter Farmers Market page to learn more about hours and dates of operation.
Nourish Film Series
Hope Community, Land Stewardship Project and Gardening Matters will be hosting another round of Nourish Film Series this winter, a series of three film nights at Hope Community on Mondays, at 611 E. Franklin Ave, Minneapolis. January 9, February 13, March 13.
More information here.
Maker to Market Incubator Program Accepting Applications
Maker to Market,
a six-month incubator program for small independent food makers through partnership
with The Good Acre and Lakewinds Food Co-op launched today. Applications from local
food makers will be accepted through Jan 30th. For more information, please visit: https://www.lakewinds.coop/community/maker-to-market/
Community Health & Health Equity Program Manager
The
Center for Prevention at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is hiring a
Community Health and Health Equity Program Manager position to support
the community initiatives portfolio of work. The hiring team is looking
for an individual who has experience working with American Indian
communities.
Click to apply
Communications & Advocacy Consultant
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is hiring a Communications & Advocacy Consultant. This position is responsible for the development and implementation of strategic communications plans that advance Blue Cross’ statewide community-based prevention initiatives and efforts to advance health equity. More information
School Partnerships Coordinator
Youth Farm is hiring a part-time School Partnerships Coordinator. This role is is responsible for the development and implementation of Youth Farm programs in partnership with schools throughout the metro that accomplish our goals while embracing our philosophy.
More information
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