Food and Nutrition Commission
The Saint Paul - Ramsey County Food and Nutrition Commission (FNC) is a public forum (open to everyone) to share information, assess local food systems, suggest policies, and develop plans to increase access to safe, affordable and nutritious foods. The Commission makes recommendations, creates plans, and conducts activities to achieve a comprehensive vision of expanded access to healthier foods and sustainable local food systems.
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Community Listening Session
The Food and Nutrition Commission hosted a dinner early October to share ideas and collaborate on how Saint Paul and Ramsey County will increase access to safe, affordable and nutritious foods for everyone within the next 18 to 24 months. The input provided by 50+ community members will be reviewed and an executive summary report will be available soon.
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Archived meeting documents
A full list of agendas, minutes and meeting documents prior to 2016.
Documents and reports
2012 Report: System Recommendations
In order to fulfill its vision and mission, the FNC set up a process to develop a set of recommendations for the City of Saint Paul and Ramsey County to help in developing the local food system. The commission established five task-forces: Urban Agriculture, Economic Development, Infrastructure, Food Access, and Food Literacy. Over 130 community members participated in these working groups, with each task force producing a set of priorities and recommendations to be considered by the commission as a whole. From these recommendations, the commission developed a broader set of Food System Recommendations.
- 2012 Report (PDF)
Opinion Survey - 2011 State Fair
Minnesotans think that coupons and price discounts for healthy foods and more healthy choices at restaurants and fast food outlets would help them eat more healthfully. These were the top two choices of almost 1200 adults who participated in an opinion survey at the Minnesota State Fair by the Saint Paul – Ramsey County Food and Nutrition Commission. The survey was conducted on Saturday, Sept. 3, by inviting passersby in the Eco Experience Building to participate. Other top choices were learning to prepare healthy food, more nearby farmers’ markets and buying direct from a farmer (such as a community supported agriculture subscription).
Healthy Food for All: Building Equitable and Sustainable Food Systems in Detroit and Oakland
Outlines the potential for change to the food system in two cities with an acute need for equitable food access: Detroit and Oakland (64 pages)
Membership
The Food and Nutrition Commission has 14 members. Seven members are appointed by the City and seven members are appointed by the County. Individuals should have experience related to local food systems such as farmers, employees or volunteers of food banks and food shelves, retail grocers, food wholesalers, restaurant owners or managers, community gardeners, consumers from areas lacking adequate food access, food or agricultural economist, representatives from religious organizations interested in hunger, health professionals, school and local officials.
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Documents available in PDF format.