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Local Foods Work Group

Project files

Purpose

Purpose: Local Foods + Sustainable Agriculture encompasses food and cropping systems for local and regional markets.

The NW RSDP supports projects that align with these aspirations:

  • Models, value chains and policies support farmers raising food for the NW region, for Minnesota and the Midwest.
  • Local foods are available, accessible and affordable for food security.
  • People in the region choose to purchase local foods; regional demand is strong for healthy, local foods.
  • Healthy food nourishes healthy people and a healthy environment.

    • Partners

    NW RSDP board members: Mark Askegaard, Abby Gold, Michele Schermann, Kristin Eggerling

    Extension: Noelle Harden, Jim Stordahl, Terry Nennich, Sara VanOffelen, DeeAnn Leines

    Public Health: Josh Larson, Tammy Carlsrud, Corey Ernst, Gina Nolte, Kirsten Fagerlund, Janet Lindberg, Sarah Reese, Dana Rieth

    Tom Lenertz, Greg Schweser, Barbara Schulstad, Chuck Schulstad

    Activities

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