© 2014 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. Food Networks & Policy Councils: EXPLORING THE LANDSCAPE IN MINNESOTA Minnesota Food Access Summit October 29, 2014

© 2014 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. WORKSHOP AGENDA  Welcome & Introductions  Landscape of Food Networks in Minnesota  Research findings  Discussion & sharing

© 2014 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS Presenters  Anne Dybsetter  Noelle Harden  Jamie Bain Health & Nutrition Educators with University of Minnesota Extension

© 2014 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. WHAT DO WE MEAN... FOOD NETWORK? Food Policy Council Regional Food Network Food Partnership  Diverse participation and stakeholders  Broad interest in food-related issues

© 2014 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. INTRODUCTIONS  Name  Where are you from?  What food network do you represent? (as appropriate)  What is your interest in attending this session today?

© 2014 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved.  Summer 2014  Leaders of 18 Food Networks  Across state  Structure, Function, Challenges FOOD NETWORK INTERVIEWS

© 2014 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved.  Affiliation  Membership  Staff  Steering Committees  Bi-Laws  Task Forces/Work Groups STRUCTURE

© 2014 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved.  Regular networking meetings  Community needs assessment  Food hub  Policy recommendations  Farmers markets FUNCTION

© 2014 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. QUESTION 1: NEEDS ASSESSMENT 1.What is your experience with needs assessments or community food assessments? 2.What challenges could be presented by this project? 3.What opportunities could occur due to this project?

© 2014 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. QUESTION 2: FOOD HUB 1.What would need to be in place for this project to take place? 2.What challenges could be presented by this project? 3.What opportunities could occur due to this project?

© 2014 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. QUESTION 3: POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS 1.What would need to be in place for this project to take place? 2.What challenges could be presented by this project? 3.What opportunities could occur due to this project?

© 2014 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. QUESTION 4: FARMERS MARKET 1.What would need to be in place for this project to take place? 2.What challenges could be presented by this project? 3.What opportunities could occur due to this project?

© 2014 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved.  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 CHALLENGES

© 2014 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. 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?

© 2014 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. Thank you! Contact us:  Jamie Bain,  Noelle Harden,  Anne Dybsetter,