Policy & Advocacy

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, [...]

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 [...]

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) [...]

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 [...]

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

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]