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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.
March 2018
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Add your voice! Minneapolis Parks Community Garden Policy Comment Period Open Through April 9th
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is seeking community input on its draft Community Garden Policy, developed with input from the Urban Agriculture Activity Plan Implementation Team, community members, and MPRB staff. The draft outlines rules, requirements and processes for community gardening at neighborhood parks in Minneapolis. Submit your comment soon and stay informed on this project by subscribing to email updates.
Local Public Health Hero Awards
In celebration of National Public Health Week, the Minneapolis Health Department would like to recognize the accomplishments of community partners who help raise awareness of the critical roles that public health and prevention play in making Minneapolis a healthier place to live, learn, work, and play. Nominate an individual, team or organization by 5:00 pm on March 19th. Local Hero Award winners will receive their awards at the Local Public Health Heroes Award Ceremony to be held on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 11:30 am in the City Hall Rotunda.
Minneapolis Seeks Input on Neighborhoods 2020 Roadmap
Learn more here and submit comments through Monday, April 30, 2018.
March Food Council Meeting
Wednesday, March 14th | 5:30 - 7:30 pm meeting
Minneapolis Public Schools Culinary & Wellness Center, Classroom A
812 Plymouth Avenue North Minneapolis
5:00 pre-meeting presentation from Kate Seybold, MPS Farm to School
Minnesota Farmers' Market Association Spring Conference & Annual Meeting
Wednesday, March 21st | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monticello Community Center
505 Walnut Street Monticello, MN 55362
Event details
Cottage Food Vendor Certification Training
Friday, March 23rd | 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Northside Economic Opportunity Network (NEON)
1007 West Broadway Avenue Minneapolis
Register here
Cottage Food Vendor Refresher
Wednesday, March 28th | 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Northside Economic Opportunity Network (NEON)
1007 West Broadway Avenue Minneapolis
Register here
Farmers Markets' Nutrition Program (FMNP) Vendor Training (Hmong & English)
Wednesday, April 4th | 10:00 - 11:30 am
Northside Economic Opportunity Network (NEON)
1007 Broadway Avenue North Minneapolis
Register here
Farmers Markets' Nutrition Program (FMNP) Vendor Training (Spanish & English)
Thursday, April 12th | 10:30 am - 12 pm
Native American Community Development Institute (NACDI)
1414 East Franklin Avenue Minneapolis
Register here
Seward Co-op CSA Fair
Saturday, April 21st | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Seward Co-op Creamery Café
2601 East Franklin Avenue Minneapolis
Event details
Compost Available for Community Gardens in Minneapolis
The City of Minneapolis provides community gardens in Minneapolis with low or no-cost compost. Qualifying community gardens may request one delivery of up to 10 cubic yards of compost. The amount of compost and the number of compost deliveries are limited, and not guaranteed. Compost and compost deliveries are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis. Community gardens that have never received compost, have poor soil quality, or are start-up gardens will get priority. Spring/Summer compost deliveries begin May 1 and end September 29. Spring compost requests must be submitted by April 20. 2018 Request Form for Spring/Summer Compost.
MN Green Program
Registration for the 2018 Minnesota Green program is now open. Click here to download the registration form. More information.
Apply to Host a MN GreenCorps Member
The MPCA is now accepting applications from organizations interested in hosting an AmeriCorps member for the 2018-2019 program year - Apply by March 23rd
Minnesota Department of Agriculture Grants
AGRI Good Food Access Program (GFAP) Technical Assistance Grants
The Good Food Access Program (GFAP) assists technical assistance
providers in working with new or existing for-profit, not-for-profit, and
cooperative self-service retail food establishments with needs-based project
assistance to increase the availability of and access to affordable, nutritious,
and culturally-appropriate food for underserved communities - Apply by March 14th
AGRI Good Food Access Program (GFAP) Equipment and Physical Improvement Grants
The Good Food Access Program (GFAP) supports grocery stores and small food retailers in increasing the availability of and access to affordable, nutritious, and culturally-appropriate food for underserved communities.
AGRI Urban Agriculture Grants
Supports and encourages urban youth agricultural education and urban
agriculture community development.
AGRI Farm to Early Care and Education Grants
Supports early care and
education (ECE) organizations by supporting the equipment purchases and the
creation of plans that will result in increased use of Minnesota grown and
raised foods in nutrition programs.
AGRI Farm to School Grants
Supports school districts by supporting the equipment purchases and the
creation of plans that will result in increased use of Minnesota grown and
raised foods in nutrition programs.
AGRI Sustainable Agriculture Demonstration Grants
Supports innovative on-farm research and demonstrations. Projects must
explore sustainable agricultural practices and systems, and findings are
published in the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's annual Greenbook publication.
AGRI Value Added Grants
Supports the cost of
equipment or physical improvements that will add value to and increase sales of
agricultural produce grown in the state.
All other MDA Grant Opportunities
Four Sisters Farmers Market
Market Manager
Summer Research Opportunity in Urban Agriculture
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Urban Roots
Market Garden Seasonal Supervisor - Apply by March 19th
Frogtown Farm
Market Coordinator
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