Food

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

Corner Store Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Survey

The Minneapolis Mini Farmers Market Project

While some Minneapolis neighborhoods enjoy a bountiful supply of healthy foods, others do not. IATP’s Minneapolis Mini Farmers Market project is helping to address this challenge by bringing fresh fruits and vegetables to neighborhoods that lack healthy food options. Farmers markets

Farm to School in Minnesota: A Survey of School Food Service Leaders

About this survey

Commodity Market Deregulation and Food Prices

 The 200 million person increase in global food insecurity since 2006 — over one billion according to UN Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) — did not result from global production failure or a shortage of supply.

Healthy Food for All

A paper on efforts by corner stores around the U.S. to bring healthier food to their shelves.

Healthy Food Access in Minneapolis: Initial Conversations with Residents

A summary of roundtable discussions with Minneapolis residents on access to healthy food.