1 week Ago By Cynthia Yi
Are you a Minneapolis resident with a green thumb or a culinary passion, and ready to take a seat at the table where urban food policies take root? The Homegrown Minneapolis Food Council is on the lookout for community members keen on steering the city towards a fairer and greener future of food, and the clock for applications is ticking—the March 31 deadline is fast approaching. This civic group, a blend of public officials and local food enthusiasts, offers advice to the city's top brass on food-related issues and hammers out strategies to fulfill the tenets of the Minneapolis Food Vision.From gardeners to chefs and those invested in cutting down food waste or researching nutrition, the council is opening its doors for 22 fresh faces, but applicants need to hustle—applications are accepted only until the end of the month, according to the City of Minneapolis bulletin.
Hopefuls can toss their hat in the ring by visiting the City's Legislative Information Management System, where you'll set up a profile and then navigate the application process; and if you're fuzzy on which ward you call home, a quick detour to Find My Ward should clear things up.But don't sit on your hands waiting—there are some must-knows before you apply. Council members are expected to routinely show up for monthly in-person meetings, always slotted on the second Wednesday, from the evening's first stretch at 5:30 p.
m. until the sun dips at 7:30 p.m.
And while putting in face time at meetings is non-negotiable, pitching in with one of Homegrown Minneapolis' action teams is where the real magic happens. Rolling up the sleeves to tackle ambitious goals of the food vision everyone's hungry to achieve is society's way to pave to a healthier, more sustainable community.Those selected to the council will be committing to either a one-year or two-year stint starting in July 2025; it's a chance to be part of the change that nourishes the health of the city and the planet, one policy spoonful at a time.
Moreover, the Food Council isn't just for the policymakers, anyone with a stake in Minneapolis's food scene can get their hands dirty with one of their action teams simply by expressing interest in joining forces to move the needle on local, equitable, and sustainable food endeavors, just complete the interest form or learn more about what it all entails on the council's page.So, if your brain's buzzing with ideas on how to cultivate a more equitable, localized, and sustainable food system, don't leave this opportunity behind! The Homegrown Minneapolis Food Council is your chance to plant seeds for change—seize it by applying here..
