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Food Networks & Policy Councils:. Exploring the landscape in Minnesota. Minnesota Food Access Summit October 29, 2014. Workshop agenda. Welcome & Introductions Landscape of Food Networks in Minnesota Research findings Discussion & sharing. Welcome & introductions. Presenters
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Food Networks & Policy Councils: Exploring the landscape in Minnesota Minnesota Food Access Summit October 29, 2014
Workshop agenda • Welcome & Introductions • Landscape of Food Networks in Minnesota • Research findings • Discussion & sharing
Welcome & introductions Presenters • Anne Dybsetter • Noelle Harden • Jamie Bain Health & Nutrition Educators with University of Minnesota Extension
What do we mean . . . Food network? Food Policy Council Regional Food Network Food Partnership • Diverse participation and stakeholders • Broad interest in food-related issues
introductions • Name • Where are you from? • What food network do you represent? (as appropriate) • What is your interest in attending this session today?
Food Network Interviews • Summer 2014 • Leaders of 18 Food Networks • Across state • Structure, Function, Challenges
Structure • Affiliation • Membership • Staff • Steering Committees • Bi-Laws • Task Forces/Work Groups
Function • Regular networking meetings • Community needs assessment • Food hub • Policy recommendations • Farmers markets
Question 1: Needs Assessment • What is your experience with needs assessments or community food assessments? • What challenges could be presented by this project? • What opportunities could occur due to this project?
Question 2: Food Hub • What would need to be in place for this project to take place? • What challenges could be presented by this project? • What opportunities could occur due to this project?
Question 3: Policy Recommendations • What would need to be in place for this project to take place? • What challenges could be presented by this project? • What opportunities could occur due to this project?
Question 4: Farmers Market • What would need to be in place for this project to take place? • What challenges could be presented by this project? • What opportunities could occur due to this project?
Challenges • Limited time and funding • Having to understand and work within a number of different county and city legislative bodies on a regional level • A lack of community engagement • A lack of clarity around member expectations and levels of accountability
Discussion and moving ahead Based on your small-group discussions . . . • What ideas or comments stood out to you the most? • What goals will you set for the next 6 months to a year to advance the work of your network?
Thank you! Contact us: Jamie Bain, jbain@umn.edu Noelle Harden, harde073@umn.edu Anne Dybsetter, adybsett@umn.edu