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By Leslie Mackenzie
In Climate Policy, County/City Plans, Energy Policy, Food Systems, Housing, Land Use, Metro-Wide Resource, Policy & Advocacy, Preparedness, Resilience, Transportation, Waste Reduction, Water Protection
Posted January 7, 2020

Metropolitan Council Local Planning Handbook

The Met Council has produced a Local Planning Handbook to help communities update their local comprehensive plans in the areas of land use, transportation, water resources, parks and trails, [...]

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By Ben Rolland
In Boost Natural Systems, Food, Land & Soil, Land Use, Policy & Advocacy, Regenerative agriculture, Soil Health
Posted November 11, 2019

Green Lands Blue Waters

GLBW supports the development of and transition to a new generation of multi-functional agricultural systems in the Upper Mississippi River Basin and adjacent areas. This group acts as a [...]

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By Ben Rolland
In Food, Food Growing, Land & Soil, Policy & Advocacy, Youth/Education
Posted November 11, 2019

University of Minnesota Extension

University of Minnesota Extension discovers science-based solutions, delivers practical education, and engages Minnesotans to build a better future. Contact: Email: mnext@umn.edu , Phone: (612) [...]

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By Ben Rolland
In Food, Food Justice, Food Systems, Policy & Advocacy
Posted November 11, 2019

Minnesota Food Charter Network

MN Food Charter Network is a statewide network that supports shared action towards food access. They provide a shared roadmap of policy and systems change strategies designed to increase access [...]

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By Ben Rolland
In Food, Food Growing, Policy & Advocacy, Youth/Education
Posted November 11, 2019

Twin Cities Metro Growers Network

The Twin Cities Growers Network aims to connect anyone who grows produce seriously and seeks education, networking and fellowship. Contact: Email: tcgrowers@sfa-mn.org , Phone: (612) 624-7948

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By Ben Rolland
In Food, Policy & Advocacy, Ramsey County
Posted November 11, 2019

Saint Paul Urban Agriculture Ordinances

This resource is the City of Saint Paul’s standards and codes for all urban agriculture practices. This is a great resource to consult for those considering community gardens or urban [...]

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By Ben Rolland
In Food, Food Justice, Food Systems, Hennepin County, Policy & Advocacy
Posted November 11, 2019

Appetite for Change

Appetite for Change uses food as a tool for building health, wealth, and social change in North Minneapolis. They bring people together around food as a way to build community for creating [...]

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By Ben Rolland
In Food, Food Systems, Hennepin County, Policy & Advocacy
Posted November 10, 2019

Homegrown Minneapolis

Homegrown Minneapolis is a citywide initiative sponsored by the City of Minneapolis that brings together key partners from local government, local businesses, community organizations and [...]

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