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The Consequences of Industrial Agriculture
What Is Industrial Agriculture? Industrial agriculture is defined as “the large-scale, intensive production of crops and animals, often involving chemical fertilizers on crops or the routine, harmful use of antibiotics in animals.” Also known as industrial farming,...
The Benefits of Organic Gardening
Are you interested in starting a garden and wondering about organic gardening? Here’s why organic gardening is a great idea, and how it can benefit you in more ways than you’d expect. Benefits of Organic Gardening Organic gardening is “ to garden with materials...
What Is Food Sovereignty?
“Food sovereignty” is a compelling term that defines a food movement focused on sustainability, equity, and community. Here’s what that concept entails, and how food sovereignty prioritizes people. What Is Food Sovereignty? The first global forum on food...
Cris Phillips Featured in Project Drawdown’s Recent Episode
Crispin (Cris), our Urban Agriculture Manager, spoke with Project Drawdown, a nonprofit organization committed to reducing (or, "drawing down") the level of greenhouse gas. Cris spoke about his connection to food and farming, our work at Appetite For Change, and the...
In Response to Aldi’s Closure in North Minneapolis
We are sad, frustrated, and angry that Aldi, one of the three main sources of fresh produce and basic necessities at an accessible price point in North Minneapolis, suddenly announced its permanent closure this week. That said, we are not surprised. The Northside has...
Keep Moving Forward, An Invitation
For the 33rd year, General Mills and United Negro College Fund celebrated the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr at their annual MLK Breakfast. We are incredibly honored to be one of two local organizations recognized at the Breakfast for our work over the last...
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