Community-based food systems

The Farm Bill Uprooted Episode Six: Solutions

In Episode Six of the Farm Bill Uprooted, hear from experts from across the food system on what changes are needed in the 2023 Farm Bill and beyond. From nutrition access to fair markets to climate resilience, a better food system is possible; it’s up to us to demand it.

The Bill is Due: Congress has one more month to write a fair Farm Bill

On September 30, the current five-year Farm Bill will expire, leaving many farmers in limbo and consistent federal support for rural communities in question. While both the U.S.

Big wins for Farm to School & Early Care in Minnesota

Minnesota’s legislative session ended in May, and stakeholders are celebrating big wins for Farm to School and Early Care.

Planting the Seeds: A Farm to in-home Early Care Pilot Case Study

Building on a long-standing partnership and a bedrock vision of a truly community-based food system, in 2020 the Hmong American Farmers Association (HAFA) and the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) launched a new Farm to in-home Early Care initiative on the East side of St. Paul.

Minnesota gets a big boost in USDA funding for Farm to School

Last week, Minnesota had a huge win for Farm to School, becoming the first state in the nation to sign an agreement with the U.S.

MinneAg Network applauds Governor Walz’s proposed agriculture budget in 2022

IATP is an organizing member of the MinneAg Network. Learn more about the new Minnesota network here.

Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties

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Farm Bill appropriations and implementation: Conservation and local food programs

In late December 2018, President Trump signed the $867 billion Farm Bill into law.

Uprooted Episode 19: Caucus for Good Food on February 6th!

If you live in Minnesota, shaping the platform of the political parties to pay more attention to good food access and healthy, vibrant farms is something you have the opportunity to do on Tuesday, February 6 at 7pm with your fellow Minnesotans at the caucuses.

Uprooted Episode 16: Local Response to Trade Policy

Often, state and local politicians are reluctant to wade into the international trade debate. But that doesn't meant they shouldn't. Around the U.S. and abroad, local elected officials are taking action both to weigh in on trade negotiations and to counter the negative impacts of corporate-led trade agreements.