farmers’ markets

Why ‘Middleman’ Doesn’t Have to be a Dirty Word for Farmers

December 5, 2011
Brian DeVore
Food and Sustainable Agriculture
CSA, direct-to-consumer, farmers' markets, Greg and Nancy Rasmussen, intermediated marketing channels, Ken Meter, Land Stewardship Project, local food, Minnesota 2010, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, rural economic development, supply chains

At a time when we’re all scanning the dark horizon of recession land for any economic spark, local food systems look to be a flare-up that’s got some staying power. The past…
Help Make Urban Ag a Vibrant Part of Our Community Next Week

November 23, 2011
Brian DeVore
Food and Sustainable Agriculture
community gardens, farmers' markets, Homegrown Minneapolis, Land Stewardship Project, local food, Minneapolis Urban Agriculture Policy Plan, urban agriculture, zoning code text amendments

By Anna Cioffi If implemented correctly, the proposed city zoning code text amendments recommended by the Urban Agriculture Policy Plan for Minneapolis could play a key role in supporting urban farms, community…
Mpls. Urban Ag Plan Needs to Deliver on Thursday

April 5, 2011
Brian DeVore
Food and Sustainable Agriculture
farmers' markets, Homegrown Minneapolis, market gardening, Minneapolis Urban Agriculture Policy Plan, UAPP, urban agriculture

As we discussed in this blog a few months ago, the City of Minneapolis is on the verge of taking unprecedented steps to make our community friendlier to urban food production. After…