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Amber Collett updated an eventTwin Cities March Against Monsanto at Capitol
May 25, 2013 from 1pm to 3pm
We will join cities around the world on May 25, 2013 at 1p.m. in pronouncing our demands for a new approach to food. This is a family friendly event - bring the kids, nieces and nephews, and grandkids - it's their food future we look to! Look forward to a positive event, affirming collective action as a means for change.See More
Amber Collett liked Jared Walhowe's blog post The New York Times covers "Fruit Activists" in urban areasConversation by Amber CollettOpportunity: USDA Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers
Nominations for the USDA Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers The committee is responsible for advising USDA on:strategies to heighten participation of historically socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers in the USDA programs,outreach and administration of competitive grants programs (such as the 2501 Outreach and Technical Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Program), and how USDA may enhance its efforts to build an inclusive future for this targeted group of…See More
Julianne Seiber replied to Amber Collett's discussion Meet Miguel Goebel, New Midtown Farmers Market Manager in the group Farmers Markets"Congratulations Miguel. The market is in very capable hands."
Amber Collett posted eventsResources to Create or Expand Healthy Food Retail: Public and Private Grant and Loan Programs
May 30, 2013 from 9am to 7pmHealthy Food Portal Webinar
May 16, 2013 from 9am to 10am
Conversation by Amber CollettCall for proposals: MN Obesity Center Pilot and Feasibility Program
*** Call For Proposals *** Pilot and Feasibility Programsponsored by theMinnesota Obesity Center 2013 Program Announcement Purpose: This call for proposals solicits applications for research grants to conduct research related to obesity. The goal of the Pilot and Feasibility Program is to provide seed money to attract new investigators, junior or established, into the study of obesity in association with the Minnesota Obesity Center with the intent that the recipients use these monies to…See More
Amber Collett added a discussion to the group Farmers Markets
Meet Miguel Goebel, New Midtown Farmers Market Manager
Shared via feedly // published on Twin Cities Daily Planet | Latest Headlines // visit siteMeet Miguel Goebel, New Farmers Market ManagerRebekah PetersonMy BroadsheetUse Large FormatThe Midtown Farmers Market opened…See More
Natasha Haukos left a comment for Amber Collett"Thank you Amber, I am very new within my role as health educator at my public health agency. Coming from doing dialysis nursing to this is definitely a change! I was so naive to what was going on in our communities and the great movements within…"
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- Your business, organization, or project:
- Fourth Sector Consulting
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- http://www.twitter.com/AmberCollett
- Tell us about yourself:
- Bicycling advocate, local foods aficionado, social media nerd
- What gifts can you give to Minnesota's healthy food communities?
- Facilitating connections between HEMN members; communications expertise; random observations of a home gardener
- What knowledge and practices would you like to learn?
- How to keep the weeds from taking over my garden! More about food preservation, chickens & greenhouse construction. Regional/local food policy initatives
- What about this work excites you?
- The possibilities! Good, healthy food; fair wage jobs; sustainable cities/ecosystems
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Opportunity: USDA Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers
Posted on May 14, 2013 at 12:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Nominations for the USDA Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers
The committee is responsible for advising USDA on:
Continue - strategies to heighten participation of historically socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers in the USDA…
Call for proposals: MN Obesity Center Pilot and Feasibility Program
Posted on May 13, 2013 at 12:31pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
*** Call For Proposals ***Continue
Pilot and Feasibility Programsponsored by theMinnesota Obesity Center
2013 Program Announcement
Purpose: This call for proposals solicits applications for research grants to conduct research related to obesity. The goal of the Pilot and Feasibility Program is to provide seed money to attract new…
Thank lawmakers for increasing food shelf funding!
Posted on April 25, 2013 at 10:30am 0 Comments 0 Likes
From Hunger Solutions MN:
"The Minnesota Senate HHS Committee included the one-million dollar funding increase for food shelves in their budget. Take a moment to congratulate yourself for your responsive advocacy. We are thrilled with this result. As you might imagine, these officials had to make tough decision on what stays and what goes in this limited budget. Thanks to you, they made the decision to support hungry Minnesotans and the food shelves that provide food for…
Continue Job opening for Urban Farm Coordinator--Apply by April 19th!
Posted on April 16, 2013 at 4:16pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Comment Wall (27 comments)
- At 12:20pm on July 5, 2012,
David Kotsonas said… Thanks, I am interested in connecting with others who may be working with school gardens that would be producing food for their school lunch programs. This is one of my projects in Rochester. We have a 1/2 acre field, produce a variety of veggies and raise chickens, goats and pheasant.
- At 1:41pm on July 6, 2012,
Patrick Kerrigan said…
Hi Amber, thanks for your email! Looking through the options I joined the gleaning group, that's a topic that Jacquie Berglund from Finnegans and I have been really interested in integrating into Emergency FoodShelf Network's Harvest for the Hungry program. Have a great weekend!
Pat
- At 12:33pm on July 9, 2012,
Kristen Klingler said…
Good idea, Amber! I'll check out the Food Policy group.
- At 3:29pm on July 10, 2012,
Leon Davis said… Thanks Amber
- At 12:18pm on July 13, 2012,
Gary Johnson said…
Thank you for the invitation. I would accept, and post to that group as well. I am sure that each group has broad objectives to work toward. It will be interesting to be part of this movement.
Gary
- At 11:34pm on July 15, 2012,
Hannah Miller said… Thanks, Amber! I am still in the process of defining my interest areas, but I will be sure to check out what Healthy Eating MN has to offer.
- At 2:07pm on July 23, 2012,
Kirk Partello said… Hi Amber,
We are glad you have fond memories. Are you still eating THCC Beef? I am willing to connect to anyone interested. At this time I do not have a lot of time for the computer, but will always answer comments. I will check out the communities, Thank you. Have a great day and stay cool.
- At 12:59pm on July 24, 2012, Kirk Partello said…
If you ever want a taste tester...........;-) just let me know.
- At 3:45pm on July 24, 2012,
Amy Peterson said… Hi Amber, thanks for your note. I've been meaning to delve into this community more, I'll check into that group. Are you also involved with Nice Ride / Bike Walk Twin Cities?
- At 11:38am on July 31, 2012, Abigail Rogosheske said…
Thanks, Amber!
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