"More than ever, people today want to know where their food was grown, how and by whom. Interest in local and sustainably produced food has never been higher. We support local food systems that fairly compensate farmers, strengthen local communities, enhance the environment and make healthy food available to all." JoAnne Berkenkamp IATP works to build thriving local food systems in the Upper Midwest and around the world by strengthening small- and medium-scale sustainable farming, expanding market opportunities for farmers, creating innovative partnerships and advancing supportive policy change. Mini Farmers Markets Value Chain Development Healthy School Food Food Assistance Innovation Food and Faith Sow the Seeds
Healthy Food Access in Minneapolis: Initial Conversations with Residents: Many Minneapolis residents lack easy access to healthy food.
Food Stamps, Food Security and Public Health: Lessons from Minnesota: Federal food programs could work better to provide greater access to healthy food.
IATP's Mini-Market Project fact sheet: Mini farmers markets are bringing fresh fruits and vegetables to low-income communities in Minneapolis.
A "How-to" Guide for Hosting Mini Farmers Markets in Minneapolis: Simple tools for setting up mini farmers markets. IATP's JoAnne Berkenkamp and Jean Ronnei of the Minnesota School Nutrition Association talk about local food and school lunch programs.
Jan. 13: Marler Clark: the Top Ten Food Safety Challenges of 2009 Jan. 13: State Senate to revamp agriculture committee Jan. 11: Is local food safe(r)? Jan. 10: Farm-to-School bills ˜a tasty end-of-the-year treat Jan. 10: Milk concerns remain; Trade on back burner, domestic dissent heard at meeting; Agobservatory is IATP's web site for the latest news, reports and analysis on the environment and agriculture Have a question or comment about Local Foods' work? Drop us a line! |
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