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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 2018
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Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Seeks Input on Draft Community Garden Policy
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 before the deadline and stay informed on this project by subscribing to email updates.
Minneapolis Seeks Input on Draft Neighborhoods 2020 Roadmap
Neighborhoods 2020 works in collaboration with the Neighborhood and Community Engagement Commission, community partners, neighborhood organizations, City leaders and other stakeholders to determine policy recommendations for the future role of neighborhood organizations. View the current draft 2020 Roadmap and submit your comments via email to NCR@minneapolismn.gov by Monday, April 30, 2018.
Minneapolis Seeks Input on Draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan
The plan, called Minneapolis 2040, is a draft framework of interdependent policies, topics, action steps, and maps intended to drive a citywide conversation about how Minneapolis will grow and change over the next two decades so all residents benefit. Explore Minneapolis 2040 and submit your comment by July 22nd, 2018. Additionally, sign up to receive email updates to learn about specific opportunities to engage.
Save the Date: Homegrown Minneapolis Food Policy Forum
Join the Homegrown Minneapolis Food Council to discuss local food system priorities
Wednesday, May 23rd | 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
4:30-5:30 pm registration and light refreshments; 5:30-8:00 pm program
Minneapolis Public Schools Davis Center, 1250 West Broadway Ave, Minneapolis
April Food Council Meeting
Wednesday, April 11th | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
5:00 pm pre-meeting presentation about Youth Farm from Zainab Youngmark
Moon Palace Books
3032 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis
Meeting Agenda
MPS Junior Iron Chef Competition
Tuesday, May 8th | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Solar Arts by Chowgirls, 711 NE 15th Avenue, Minneapolis
Event details
Minneapolis Public Schools students in 6th-8th grade should apply to participate by Friday, April 14th by filling out this form.
Seward Co-op Community Supported Agriculture Fair
Saturday, April 21st | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Seward Co-op Creamery Café
2601 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis
Event details
Farmers Markets Nutrition Program (FMNP) Vendor Training (Hmong & English)
Wednesday, April 4th | 10:00 am - 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 - 12:00 pm
Native American Community Development Institute (NACDI)
1414 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis
Register here
New East Isles Farmers Market Seeking Vendors
The East Isles Farmers Market, in collaboration with the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board, is seeking local produce growers, poultry, egg, fish, and meat vendors, as well as artisan food makers. The market will be held on Thursday evenings from 4-8 pm beginning June 28th and running through September 27th. Apply today or contact info@eastisles.org for more information.
Compost for Community Gardens
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 by filling out the 2018 Request Form for Spring/Summer Compost.
Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council Grants
MAELC Common Fund Grant
Encourages mutual, joint, cooperative, and collaborative initiatives that have an emphasis on agricultural education. - Apply by April 15th
MAELC Strategic Initiatives Grant
Promotes agricultural, food, and natural resource literacy initiatives across Minnesota in both formal and non-formal educational settings. - Apply by April 15th
Minnesota Department of Agriculture Grants
Good Food Access Program (GFAP) Equipment and Physical Improvement Grant
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. - Apply by April 19th
Urban Agriculture Grant
Supports and encourages urban youth agricultural education and urban agriculture community development. - Apply by April 19th
Volunteers Needed for MPS True Food Taste Tests
Minneapolis Public Schools Culinary & Wellness Services is holding their last round of True Food Taste Tests for this year on May 9-11th. They are seeking volunteers to help prepare the samples, distribute them to students & generate excitement for trying new foods.
Email Emily to sign up!
East Isles Farmers Market
Northeast Farmers Market
University of Minnesota & Farmers Markets of MPLS
City of Minneapolis
Frogtown Farm
Whittier Farmers' Market
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