Protect Homegrown MPLS at City Hall!

Homegrown Minneapolis is under threat, and they need our help to protect this important program!

Homegrown Minneapolis supports 87 different growing spaces and food justice organizations across Minneapolis. Over the years, Homegrown Minneapolis has provided critical support and collaboration to assist farmers markets in Minneapolis thrive, including Midtown. They uplift and advocate for local food access in our community.

Recently, Homegrown Minneapolis led the successful application for a large grant that pays farmers for their excess produce from 2027-2028. This produce will be sent to community kitchens and food shelves in the area, supporting both our local farmers and our community's need for affordable foodways. Cutting Homegrown Minneapolis from the budget would eliminate administrative oversight from this grant for future market seasons, resulting in wasted produce that could be used to feed the community.

Will you join us in fighting to save gardening and farming programs within the City of Minneapolis?

Attend the public hearing at City Hall on the city’s budget on Monday, October 19th at 6pm to show your support and/or give comment. If you can't make it in person, please submit a comment online to share about how the gardens and health of Minneapolis residents must be protected. Community gardens and farmers markets are a vital part of our health ecosystem, and now is not the time to divest in our future.