"Thanks for posting, Randel! And for considering the issue from multiple perspectives. I put a long post up on this in the 'Conversations' section a few days ago. I have mixed feelings about the project, so I can't claim my post was…"
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Urban Agriculture Culture Fight in Detroit
There are many ways to define and describe urban agriculture--from tomato plants in pots on a back step to almost industrial sized operations connected to supermarkets. Approaches to urban agriculture differ as well. It can be a smart business deal or a grassroots way of empowering disadvantaged communities.In Detroit, these two visions of urban agriculture are going head to head as the city considers Hantz Woodlands project. On one hand, the project would create the largest urban agricultural…See More
Nadja Berneche replied to Randel Hanson's discussion Urban agriculture: Flint River Farm documentary premieres online in the group Urban Agriculture Community"Love it! This is my hometown- they are doing amazing work there. I try to visit a new project every time I go back. Thanks for sharing."
Randel Hanson added a discussion to the group Urban Agriculture CommunityUrban agriculture: Flint River Farm documentary premieres online
A Michigan State University documentary about the city of Flint's largest urban farm premiered to an online audience... The documentary tells the story of the Flint River Farm and its creators, Joanna Lehrman and Roxanne Adair, who are forced to navigate the bureaucracy of zoning ordinances, insurance requirements and building codes to pioneer an urban agriculture program in Flint.For anyone who has pioneered urban ag, you'll 'feel their pain", and for those who wish to pursue urban ag…See More
Randel Hanson replied to Erin Meier's discussion Worth repeating... from Food Justice community on food worker inequalities in the group Food Policy"http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/29/nyregion/drive-to-unionize-fast-food-workers-opens-in-ny.html?hp&_r=0
Erin,
TY for the post here... it is an interesting and troubling aspect of the whole food movement... FYI this article in today's…"
Randel Hanson added a discussion to the group Urban Agriculture CommunityMilwaukee Goes Next Step in Bloomberg Competition... around Urban Foods
See link below for Milwaukee's move into a smaller group for a $5 million dollar grant ... theirs in built around urban food developments... the lesson here seems to me is this: timely topics for grants are important; city leadership is key; and broad based demonstration of drawing on the social capital of people and organizations that have demonstrated their commitment, passion & expertise is the currency. Growing Power has created a great 'brand name' while also demonstrating amazing…See More
Randel Hanson added a discussion to the group Urban Agriculture CommunityMpls Park & Rec Board - Urban Ag in Park System - Help Decide...
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is developing a plan to address urban agriculture within the park system. While the park system currently provides related programs and services, the MPRB needs an overall plan to guide support and resources for the dynamic and multi-faceted practice of urban agriculture. The MPRB invites your participation through meetings scheduled in November and December and seeks a broad base of community opinion and experience to help shape the new Urban…See More
Kathy Draeger left a comment for Randel Hanson"Randy- yes- I think we have a win-win-win situation with you at UMD, the new community food system staff, and the NE Partnership's food work. So glad that you got the real and tangible affirmation of the importance of your work to the…"
Randel Hanson left a comment for Kathy Draeger"Hi Kathy, how's the frost on the pumpkins by Bigstone? TY for note... the response from faculty here at UMD was quite surprising, as they went to admin here and lobbied for 'a real position' for me here at UMD. I was…"
Randel Hanson commented on Northeast Minn's group Northeast MN Food Network"You should also check out the Duluth Community Garden Program... they are working both on community gardens as well as school garden activities... their website is http://duluthcommunitygarden.org/"
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Northeast MN Food Network
A growing collaboration to build a strong sustainable food system in northeast Minnesota. Participants include farmers, community leaders, higher education, social service agencies, public health and healthcare sectors. Open to the general public--anyone interested in helping build a strong sustainable food system in NE Minnesota.See More
"Thanks for sharing this, Randy. It's so exciting that our state's largest city has a food-literate mayor with a fantastic vision for a vibrant and healthy food economy. His wife, Megan O'Hara, has been a tremendous…"
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Urban Ag in MN: What are the next steps? What are the best resources?
Posted on March 25, 2012 at 11:47am 0 Comments 2 Likes
Among the many optimistic developments associated with our evolving food systems over the past few years, the explosion in interest in and action around urban ag is certainly one of them.
Connecting people to a more intimate relationship to how and where their food is grown is one of the key needs going forward from any number of perspectives (health, ecology, economics, etc.). While food grown 'in the country' will surely remain the main source of our foods, given that fact that a…
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- At 8:09am on October 14, 2012, Kathy Draeger said…
Randy- yes- I think we have a win-win-win situation with you at UMD, the new community food system staff, and the NE Partnership's food work. So glad that you got the real and tangible affirmation of the importance of your work to the region!!!
Kathy
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