Discussions are happening all over the United States about food systems, which center not only around nutrition and food, but agriculture, health, and economic development. On a more local level, North Dakotans are taking part in these discussions. In fact, anumber of collaborations and initiatives throughout the state are already employing a myriad of different ideas to help improve the food landscape of the state.
In this month's For Discussion column, Heidi Demars, 2013 Bush Leadership Fellow, shares the story about how Bismarck residents have banded together for easier access to healthy food options by creating the BisMan Community Food Co-op.
Abby Gold, Associate Director and Extension Specialist, joins us in this month'sAsk a Researchercolumn to describe four community-grounded strategies that enhance community food systems.
For a look at the food-related data, check out North Dakota Compass' Access to healthy food key measure, located under the Environment topic.
For Discussion
Growing a Food Cooperative From the Ground Up
Heidi Demars is the Outreach Coordinator for the BisMan Community Food Co-op. She was selected by the Bush Foundation as a 2013 Bush Leadership Fellow and is working to increase food literacy in the community and to create connections and strong relationships between consumers and producers in the region.
As a Nutrition and Wellness Specialist for NDSU Extension Service, as well as Associate Director for the Master of Public Health Program, Abby Gold, PhD, MPH, RD shares her expertise and explains how four different food practices can affect North Dakota's food landscape.
North Dakota Compass and North Dakota KIDS COUNT are teaming up once again to bring you updated legislative district profiles for 2015! To check out the 2014 profiles, check out the website!
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