Community-based food systems

Minnesota school districts to showcase local food and farmers during Farm to School Week

Minneapolis – Schools throughout Minnesota will showcase fresh, locally grown foods and their relationships with nearby farmers during the first annual Farm to School Week. Farm to School Week, which runs from September 20–24, is designed to increase awareness about the multiple benefits of rapidly growing Farm to School initiatives throughout the state.

First Annual Minnesota Farm to School Week Set for September 20–24

Minneapolis– Minnesota schools, students and agricultural producers will celebrate Minnesota’s first annual Farm to School Week from September 20–24, 2010. The celebration is designed to increase awareness about the benefits of rapidly growing Farm to School initiatives around the state.

EBT at Farmers Markets: Initial Insights from National Research and Local Dialogue

I. Introduction

Time for health professionals to get active on food and farm policy

Minneapolis – Health professionals are on the front lines of America’s broken food system, linked to the current obesity epidemic as well as a surge in related, costly diseases such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer.

Mini farmers markets expand to bring local produce to Minneapolis neighborhoods

Minneapolis – The number of mini farmers markets that provide fresh, local produce to Minneapolis neighborhoods has more than tripled in the past two years, announced the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) today.

Tips for good handling practices of fresh produce in your store

Farm to School: Growing healthy eating habits in the fields of Minnesota

Minneapolis, May 14, 2010 — Of the many strategies aimed at fighting rising rates of obesity and associated health impacts like diabetes, Minnesota’s Farm to School initiatives are a no-brainer.