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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 9, 2017
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Get fun resources to help protect bees and butterflies in National Pollinator Week June 19-25
Join in the activities for Pollinator Week June
19-25 and get fun resources to help out our bees and butterflies. One-third of
the food and drink produced in the U.S. depends on bees, butterflies and other
pollinators. We need healthy pollinators for healthy communities in
Minneapolis, a healthy ecosystem and a healthy food supply.
From garden tours to a camping trip, from plantings
to expert lectures, Pollinator Week is buzzing with activity. Most of the
events are free. You can pick up a free “seedle” at the farmers
markets of Minneapolis (while supplies last) during Pollinator Week. Seedles are wildflower
seed balls that help provide healthy plants – food and shelter for pollinators
– in your yard and boulevard.
Pollinator populations are in sharp decline because
of an ongoing loss of plants that feed and shelter them combined with a
large-scale expansion of pesticide use by homeowners, landscapers, property
managers and farmers. Neonicotinoids and other systemic pesticides have been
shown to kill and weaken bees and other pollinators. When doing yard work, avoid pesticides that poison
bees and butterflies, and if you buy plants, make sure they haven’t already
been treated. You can also help by landscaping or gardening with the kinds of
plants that nourish pollinators.
Find details on the Pollinator Week events and
resources closer to the date at www.minneapolismn.gov/environment/bees.
Find more information about the seedles and
Minneapolis farmers markets (including open times of each market) at www.minneapolismn.gov/sustainability/homegrown/farmersmarkets. You can
also follow the Farmers
Markets of Minneapolis on Facebook.
June Homegrown Minneapolis Food Council Meeting
Wednesday, June 14 | 5:30 – 7:30 pm meeting;
5:00 presentation from Karl Hakanson, Extension Educator, agriculture
Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC), Room 105, 2001 Plymouth Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411 (map)
Meeting Agenda
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Food Sampling at Farmers Markets and Community Events Workshop
This class will provide helpful information for those who want to provide free samples at these events.
Thursday, July 20, 2017 | 1:00 - 3:00 pm
University of Minnesota Robert J. Jones Urban Outreach Center
2001 Plymouth Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Registration fee: $20
Registration deadline: July 17
Registration form here.
Questions: Contact Suzanne at (320) 203-6057 or driessen@umn.edu
Farm to Early Child Care Webinar Series
The Institute for Agriculture & Trade Policy is hosting a three-part Farm to Early Care webinar series, designed to empower
anyone working in an early care and education setting to purchase fresh
locally-grown foods, incorporate food- and farming-themed lessons into the
classroom, and engage parents and caregivers in Farm to Early Care activities. More information.
Part 1: Kitchen Staff Training -- Tuesday, June 13 | 10:00am. Register for Part 1 today!
Part 2: Doing it Right! Best Practices for CACFP Compliance and On-Farm Food Safety Assessment -- Tuesday, June 20 | 10:00am
Part 3: Teaching Staff Training -- Tuesday, June 27 | 10:00am
Fair Food Solstice Happy Hour
Join the Domestic Fair Trade
Association for food, drinks, and fun at a FREE happy hour!
Wednesday, June 21 | 5:00pm – 7:30pm
Birchwood Café, 3311 E 25th
St, Minneapolis, MN 55406 (map)
RSVP
today. For questions, contact Erika Inwald at einwald@thedfta.org.
Raising Chickens in Minneapolis: A Primer and Update
Do you want to raise chickens in your backyard? Looking for more information on successful poultry practices? You are welcome to attend a FREE program that will cover breeds, rearing chicks, feeds & feeding, housing, disease prevention, and much more!
Thursday, June 22 | 6:00pm Registration | 6:30pm - 8:30pm Event
Eastside Food Co-op, 2551 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418 (map)
To RSVP, please contact Wayne Martin at marti067@umn.edu or 612-625-6224.
UMN
New & Innovative Crops Forum
The U of M Regional Sustainable
Development Partnerships welcomes researchers, culinary professionals,
chefs, food processors, farmers, and producers to a new and exciting public
forum highlighting U of M developed and improved specialty crops. The forum includes a free
networking lunch, as well as an opportunity to network with researchers and
industry partners interested in developing the supply chains needed to the UMN
research from the labs and fields to food products and our dinner plates.
RSVP
for this free event today!
Monday, June 26 | 9:00am – 4:00pm
The
Cargill Building on the St. Paul campus of the University of Minnesota
1500 Gortner Ave, Falcon Heights, MN 55108 (map)
For more information, contact Constance Carlson at carl5114@umn.edu or 612-301-1678.
Twin Cities Mobile Market
Twin Cities Mobile Market is a grocery store on wheels that brings affordable, healthy food directly into under-resourced neighborhoods. It fills a gap between food shelves and full-service supermarkets by providing a wide selection of fresh foods at or below market prices in areas where access to healthy food is limited. More information.
Bush Foundation's Change Networks
Change Networks are unique learning experiences for
people who want to build the skills and connections that will help them become
more effective leaders. They are cohort-style programs, so participants will
also gain new allies who can support their work during the program and beyond. You can apply to join a Change Network
program in your state today. All programs will run from Fall 2017 to Summer 2018. More information.
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