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SUMMARY:Neonic Lobby Day
DESCRIPTION:Neonics are neurotoxic insecticides used on more than 12 million acres across Minnesota: on farms\, in our yards and gardens\, and in public spaces. They are a leading cause in the decline of pollinators and other insect species\, in turn affecting our food systems and the fish\, birds and wildlife that rely on insects for food. They also pose direct health risks to humans. But the vast majority of neonic use in Minnesota is unnecessary! \n\n\n\nMake your voice heard! Sign up here to join us on March 9\, 2026\, for a day at the capitol building\, calling on Minnesota legislators to take action to rein in unnecessary neonic contamination! Please fill out the form by February 27th.  \n\n\n\nRough Schedule (may be subject to change):  \n\n\n\n\n8:30-9am: Check in at Christ Lutheran on Capitol Hill (105 University Ave. W\, St. Paul) between 8:30 and 9am\n\n\n\n9-10am: Event with speakers at the Church\n\n\n\n10-10:30am: March to the Capitol Building\n\n\n\n10:30am-5pm: meetings with offices (You will have one to three 15-minute meetings in this window. You will have time and space to rest\, get lunch\, and possibly attend other events at the capitol). \n\n\n\n\nNotes:  \n\n\n\nWe will provide schedules\, handouts\, and additional guidance on the morning of the event.  \n\n\n\nWe will schedule meetings with your legislators in advance\, but these can be subject to last-minute changes because of legislators’ busy schedules. It is best to block off the full day from 8am-5pm if possible. If you have an unavoidable conflict\, please explain in the notes below and we will do our best to accommodate you.  \n\n\n\nYou can identify your state representatives with this easy-to-use tool. https://www.gis.lcc.mn.gov/iMaps/districts/. 
URL:https://www.mepartnership.org/event/neonic-lobby-day/
LOCATION:Christ Lutheran on Capitol Hill\, 105 University Ave W\, Saint Paul\, Minnesota\, 55103
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SUMMARY:2026 Family Farm Breakfast + Lobby Day
DESCRIPTION:RSVP today to join the Land Stewardship Project for the 2026 Family Farm Breakfast + Lobby Day on Wednesday\, March 11\, in Saint Paul at Christ Lutheran Church on Capitol Hill (105 University Ave. W.\, St. Paul\, MN 55103). \n\n\n\n Join us for breakfast as we ground ourselves in good food and community and bring our voices to our legislators. Lobby day is a powerful way for us to share our vision for a better farm and food system with our elected officials and move legislative priorities forward such as increasing land access for beginning farmers\, building out market access opportunities through Farm to School\, and more! \n\n\n\nThe breakfast will be served from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. You can choose to stay for our Lobby Day programming and legislator meetings that will follow throughout the day. Haven’t lobbied before? No worries\, join us for one of our virtual lobby trainings ahead of the Breakfast to feel confident and ready for your meetings. Please choose the ticket level that works best for you. We do not want logistics or cost to limit participation. Please reach out to LSP’s Taya Sweet to request support not offered in the registration form. \n\n\n\nMugs Every year we love to commemorate our lobby day with a new LSP Family Farm Breakfast mug! Our mugs are sourced from American-made companies\, union-printed\, and are handsomely designed with new art each year. Consider ordering a mug to enjoy with your freshly brewed coffee at the breakfast\, and then take it home to fill your cup for years to come! \n\n\n\nRSVP TODAY TO JOIN US AT THE BREAKFAST**Please fill out the form for one person at a time. This significantly reduces staff time spent on data management. You can refresh the page after purchasing one ticket to purchase another. Thank you! 
URL:https://www.mepartnership.org/event/2026-family-farm-breakfast-lobby-day/
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SUMMARY:Humane Lobby Day in St. Paul
DESCRIPTION:Christ Lutheran Church (ELCA)Basement level105 University Ave WSt. Paul\, MN 55103 \n\n\n\nJoin Humane World for Animals and a coalition of partners from other animal rights and animal welfare groups for a powerful advocacy day in St. Paul. This is your opportunity to unite with fellow advocates from across the North Star State and speak directly with your legislators. Together\, we can demonstrate that strong animal protection legislation is a top priority for Minnesotans. \n\n\n\nRegister Here \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n10:00–10:30 Light refreshments and coffee \n\n\n\n10:30–11:30 Speeches and awards \n\n\n\n11:30–12:30 Lunch (provided for all attendees) \n\n\n\n12:30–3:00 Meetings with state lawmakers \n\n\n\nOther important information\n\n\n\nParking for the event will be in F lot. This is located at the corner of Rice St. and Fuller Ave\, with the entrance on the SE corner of Fuller Ave. The event space will be the basement of Christ Lutheran Church (ELCA)\, 105 University Ave W\, St. Paul\, MN 55103 (corner of Park Street & University Ave). This is approximately a 5-minute walk from the parking lot to the event space. There will also be street parking\, so participants are encouraged to show up early. \n\n\n\nLast day to register is Tuesday\, March 10\, 2026. \n\n\n\nEach attendee must complete a separate registration. \n\n\n\nSpots are limited so please arrive early. \n\n\n\nWe will provide information on both city ordinances and state bills. The information will include legislation/ordinances on companion animals\, wildlife protection\, captive wildlife in entertainment/confinement\, animal research modifications and animals raised for fur. \n\n\n\nAttendees will be guided through the process of connecting with lawmakers at the Capitol about pending legislation. \n\n\n\nIf you plan to register someone after yourself\, they MUST have a different email address. \n\n\n\nPlease add your mobile number to receive a text reminder and other ways to help animals via your phone (standard rates apply). If you currently receive texts from us\, great! You’re already set to receive your text reminder. \n\n\n\nIf you have questions\, please email Aaron Zellhoefer azellhoefer@humaneworld.org.
URL:https://www.mepartnership.org/event/humane-lobby-day-in-st-paul/
LOCATION:Christ Lutheran on Capitol Hill\, 105 University Ave W\, Saint Paul\, Minnesota\, 55103
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SUMMARY:Book Launch - Living Roots: The Promise of Perennial Foods
DESCRIPTION:6 to 7:15 p.m.Doors open at 5:30 p.m.Reception to follow \n\n\n\nOpen Book1011 Washington Ave SMinneapolis\, MN 55415 \n\n\n\nThe bounty of perennial foods is growing to heal our land and revolutionize our plates. Join writers and editors\, Liz Carlisle and Aubrey Streit Krug\, for a conversation with some of the diverse visionaries and activists featured in Living Roots: The Promise of Perennial Foods. Panelists include Beth Dooley\, Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquin\, Gwen Nell Westerman\, and Colin Cureton.Come discover how the perennial food movement is rewriting the rules of how we eat to combat climate change and build a more resilient future for us all.This event is free of charge\, but space is limited. Priority admission and seating will be given to folks who register in advance. A book-signing and light reception featuring perennial food will follow the conversation. Books will be available for purchase.This event is brought to you by the Forever Green at the University of Minnesota. For questions or more information\, please contact FG-INFO@umn.edu.
URL:https://www.mepartnership.org/event/book-launch-living-roots-the-promise-of-perennial-foods/
LOCATION:Open Book\, 1011 Washington Ave S\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, 55415
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