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Something to Celebrate: Free School Meals for Minnesota Students
We are overjoyed there will be universal free breakfast and lunch for Minnesota children beginning in the new school year. Many of us have pushed for this for a long time to make this goal a reality. We are grateful to Representative Sydney Jordan and Senator Heather...
What Is Environmental Racism?
What Is Environmental Racism? Civil rights leader Dr. Benjamin Chavis coined the term in 1982, providing a thorough environmental racism definition: “racial discrimination in environmental policy-making, the enforcement of regulations and laws, the deliberate...
Food Access: Navigating Food Deserts and Insecurity
All About Food Access The Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN defines food access as “access by individuals to adequate resources for acquiring appropriate foods for a nutritious diet.” The concept basically encompasses the ways someone can or cannot access...
Earth Day: Sustainable Food Systems and the Environment
Every year on April 22nd, we celebrate the planet we all call home. Earth Day is a day to recognize the beauty, the importance, and the struggles of the world we share. As we consider our impact on our environment and the steps we can take to protect it, let’s explore...
Spring Seasonal Food: Here’s What’s Fresh
Spring is often associated with growth and new beginnings, so it’s no surprise that spring is a bountiful time for plants! If you’re headed to the grocery store or farmer’s market and want to know what’s fresh, or if you’re looking to do some gardening this spring,...
Gardening and Mental Health
March 20th is the International Day of Happiness, also known as Happiness Day! It’s a time to dwell on the importance of happiness and mental well-being in our lives and in the world around us. As we seek happiness for ourselves, our loved ones, and our local and...
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