When progress feels slow, it helps to see how far we’ve come—together. We review recent game-changing wins and imagine a future that builds on the momentum. We're looking forward to working in the next year on safe tap water, clean air, and smarter waste and recycling.
Each year, The Food Group, along with their partners, plan and host the Emerging Farmers Conference. The conference helps to connect immigrant farmers and farmers of color to resources, educational opportunities, and to foster a community of growth and knowledge. This year marked the 20th anniversary of the conference, and we were excited for the opportunity to be a sponsor for the first time.
Last session, Conservation Minnesota helped shape and pass bipartisan data center legislation in Minnesota that set guardrails to protect both our environment and consumers.
Each year, Conservation Minnesota gathers local leaders to help build connections among neighboring cities and provide opportunities to learn what’s happening across the state. This year’s Environment Commissions Virtual Forum theme was salt reduction strategies.