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SUMMARY:Common Ground screening in Falcon Heights
DESCRIPTION:Join the Hennepin/Ramsey County Farmers Union for a special screening of Common Ground. This film delves into the future of farming\, food\, our communities—and the farm bill. After the movie\, we’ll open the floor for a discussion on what we hope the next administration will prioritize in the farm bill. RSVP today so we can plan for snacks and refreshments. \nWhen: Nov. 12\, 6-8 p.m. \nMovie starts at 6:15 p.m.\, with a discussion to follow \nWhere: The Good Acre Classroom\, 1790 Larpenteur Ave W.\, Falcon Heights \nRegistration: Please click this link to register.
URL:https://mfu.org/event/common-ground-screening-in-falcon-heights/
LOCATION:The Good Acre Food Hub\, 1790 Larpenteur Ave. W\, Falcon Heights\, MN\, 55113\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hennepin-Ramsey County Convention
DESCRIPTION:The Hennepin-Ramsey County Farmers Union Convention is 6-7:30 p.m. Aug. 20 at The Good Acre featuring special guest Chef Yia Vang. \nAs a grassroots policy organization\, annual county conventions (aka annual business meetings) are the building blocks of MFU policy. It is the participation of members\, through attending and bringing forth resolutions\, that gives Farmers Union a strong voice in St. Paul and Washington\, D.C. \nThe meeting will include election of officers\, election of delegates to the state convention and a call for resolutions. There may also be guest speakers. \nContact Nikki Warner or Karl Hakanson for more information about the Hennepin-Ramsey County annual business meeting. \n \nSee your July issue of the member magazine for a one-page convention guide.
URL:https://mfu.org/event/hennepin-ramsey-county-convention-2/
LOCATION:The Good Acre Food Hub\, 1790 Larpenteur Ave. W\, Falcon Heights\, MN\, 55113\, United States
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SUMMARY:MN Farm to School Roadshow\, Falcon Heights
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota Farm to School Roadshow: Building Farm to School Relationships \nWho: Minnesota farmers looking to expand market opportunities and school or early care providers who would like to incorporate more locally grown food into meal programs. \nWhat: The first-ever Minnesota Farm to School Roadshow will bring together producers\, school nutrition professionals and early care providers to make new connections and learn how to build successful relationships. This series of in-person events will include training and facilitated networking opportunities. There will also be a session for attendees to contribute ideas and input for the Minnesota Farm to Kids strategic plan. \nWhen: Noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 30 at The Good Acre\, Falcon Heights \nAgenda: \nNoon to 2 p.m. – Relationship Building Sessions. These sessions will help producers and buyers understand each other\, talk the same language\, and build successful and long-lasting relationships within their community. \n\nMaximizing Farm to School Markets with Ryan Pesch\, University of Minnesota Extension\nYou Say Tomato\, I Say Tomäto: How Schools and Producers Can Speak the Same Language with Sara George\, Renewing the Countryside.\n\n2-3 p.m. – Envisioning the Future of Farm to School and Early Care in Minnesota with Kate Seybold\, Minnesota Department of Agriculture\, and Jayme Anderson\, Minnesota Department of Education. Minnesota is developing a new strategic plan for supporting Farm to School and Early Care in the state. Help to shape this plan by sharing your experiences and ideas. \n3-4 p.m. – Making Community Connections: Time for prospective buyers and producers to meet and talk about potential connections for sales. \nAttendees are encouraged to attend the entire event\, but can attend individual portions based on their availability. \nOrganizers: The Minnesota Farm to School Roadshow is free and organized by Renewing the Countryside\, Minnesota Department of Agriculture\, Minnesota Department of Education and University of Minnesota Extension. MFU is sponsoring coffee served at the event. \nRegistration: All sessions will close at capacity so register early!
URL:https://mfu.org/event/mn-farm-to-school-roadshow-falcon-heights/
LOCATION:The Good Acre Food Hub\, 1790 Larpenteur Ave. W\, Falcon Heights\, MN\, 55113\, United States
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SUMMARY:Metro county Farmers Union chapters to host anti-monopoly event
DESCRIPTION:Join us and dive into the topic of monopoly power in Minnesota and learn how to take anti-monopoly action in your own backyard. \nThe event is hosted by Hennepin/Ramsey and Washington County Farmers Union chapters. It is 5:30-7 p.m. June 7 at The Good Acre\, 1790 Larpenteur Ave W\, Falcon Heights. \nContact Karl Hakanson for more information.
URL:https://mfu.org/event/metro-county-farmers-union-chapters-to-host-anti-monopoly-event/
LOCATION:The Good Acre Food Hub\, 1790 Larpenteur Ave. W\, Falcon Heights\, MN\, 55113\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Karl Hakanson":MAILTO:karl.ivar.h@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Food Safety Course for Produce Farms - Falcon Heights
DESCRIPTION:This workshop provides a deep dive into Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) on the farm. GAPs are science-based\, farm-level practices for keeping fresh produce safe. \nGAPs training is for farm owners\, workers and gardeners who grow\, harvest and pack fresh vegetables for sale to all markets\, including farmers markets\, CSA\, retail\, schools\, restaurants\, or who donate produce to others. \nTrainers include experienced produce farmers and UMN Extension staff who will cover all aspects of on-farm food safety. \nHmong language interpreters will be available at this event. \nAgenda \n\n4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.\, GAPs training (lunch included)\n\nCost \n$15 \nRegistration: z.umn.edu/GAPtraining \nIf you need a scholarship to cover the cost of this course\, please email jenri001@umn.edu before you register. \nQuestions? \nContact: Annalisa Hultberg\, hultb006@umn.edu
URL:https://mfu.org/event/food-safety-course-for-produce-farms-falcon-heights-2/
LOCATION:The Good Acre Food Hub\, 1790 Larpenteur Ave. W\, Falcon Heights\, MN\, 55113\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Minnesota Extension":MAILTO:mnext@umn.edu
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SUMMARY:Food Safety Course for Produce Farms - Falcon Heights
DESCRIPTION:This workshop provides a deep dive into Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) on the farm. GAPs are science-based\, farm-level practices for keeping fresh produce safe. \nGAPs training is for farm owners\, workers and gardeners who grow\, harvest and pack fresh vegetables for sale to all markets\, including farmers markets\, CSA\, retail\, schools\, restaurants\, or who donate produce to others. \nTrainers include experienced produce farmers and UMN Extension staff who will cover all aspects of on-farm food safety. \nHmong language interpreters will be available at this event. \nAgenda \n\n10 a.m. – 2 p.m.\, GAPs training (lunch included)\n\nCost \n$15 \nRegistration: z.umn.edu/GAPtraining \nIf you need a scholarship to cover the cost of this course\, please email jenri001@umn.edu before you register. \nQuestions? \nContact: Annalisa Hultberg\, hultb006@umn.edu
URL:https://mfu.org/event/food-safety-course-for-produce-farms-falcon-heights/
LOCATION:The Good Acre Food Hub\, 1790 Larpenteur Ave. W\, Falcon Heights\, MN\, 55113\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Minnesota Extension":MAILTO:mnext@umn.edu
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