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Work in partnership with community to assess and shape their food system, considering culturally diverse assets and opportunities across multiple sectors.
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Strengthen cross-sector and cross-setting connections to increase healthy and culturally appropriate food access at every age and in every place.
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Work in partnership to build a resilient local food system that benefits the health of consumers and producers, while protecting natural resources.
Strategies we can work on include:
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Community food Assessments & Planning
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Community based Agriculture
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Food and Nutrition & Security
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Healthy Food Retail
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CACFP Guidelines
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Comprehensive framework for addressing school nutrition environment and services
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PSE work supporting healthy food in vending, cafeterias and snack station
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Healthy Beverage Access
MN EATS at A Glance
increasing access to healthy food
The MN Eats context area is dedicated to creating healthier food environments by increasing access to affordable, appealing, healthy, and culturally relevant food and beverage options. The vision for this work is that all people in Minnesota experience an equitable, just, nourishing and resilient food system that is responsive to change. The strategic directions of this vision are: