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[Watch] Journey for Justice: A Global Movement to Empower Emerging Farmers

On May 23, 2024, IATP cohosted "Journey for Justice: A Global Movement to Empower Emerging Farmers" with the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School of Public Affairs.

Farm to School in Minnesota: 2023 Survey of MDA Farm to School Grantees

Farm to School initiatives connect students with fresh, locally grown foods and support farmers in their communities.

Farm to School Spotlight: Fond du Lac Ojibwe School

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Farm to School Spotlight: Foley Public School District

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[Watch] Introduction to the MinneAg Network

The MinneAg Network is a project of IATP, co-led with the Land Stewardship Project, MN 350 and the Minnesota Farmers Union, that brings together organizations from around Minnesota to champion nonpartisan food and farm policy solutions that protect communities, farmers and the climate. In this video, IATP's Erin McKee introduces the network and its priorities for the 2024 Minnesota legislative session.

MinneAg Network named one of 10 recipients of USDA Regional Food System Partnership grant

Minneapolis—The MinneAg Network is pleased to announce its selection as one of the recipients of the 2023 Regional Food System Partnerships (RFSP) grant, presented by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service.

The impact of California’s new climate accountability laws on food and agriculture companies

Two new groundbreaking California laws will require companies doing business in California, including food and agriculture companies, to report their annual greenhouse gas emissions, climate-related financial risk exposures and climate risk management plans.

Big wins for Farm to School & Early Care in Minnesota

Minnesota’s legislative session ended in May, and stakeholders are celebrating big wins for Farm to School and Early Care.

Agriculture budget too low to deliver for farmers, communities and rural Minnesota

St. Paul, Minnesota—Today, leading Minnesota food and farm organizations held a press conference on the stairs of the State Capitol to urge the Governor’s Office and House and Senate leadership to increase the 2023 agriculture budget to invest in our farmers and food system.

Joint Response to the Announced Minnesota Agriculture Budget

The following letter was sent to the Governor's Office, Minnesota House and Senate Leadership, Agriculture Chairs, Vice Chairs and Committee members, and MDA Leadership on March 28, 2023. 