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Item 2019-2020 Minnesota Rural Grocery Survey Report(2020-11-20) Olive, Ren; Draeger, Kathryn; Kim, Hye-Young; Hanawa Peterson, Hikaru; Jarvi, Monica; Park, Dojin; Jorgenson, AlmaRural grocery stores are anchor businesses in communities of 2,500 or fewer residents that provide a full range of fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable foods. When rural grocery stores go out of business, they are generally difficult to reopen, impacting the well-being of the surrounding community. While working with communities across Greater Minnesota, the University of Minnesota (UMN) Extension Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships (RSDP) observed that the needs of rural grocery stores were not adequately identified and supported. To gain a deeper understanding about this sector, RSDP worked with the UMN Center for Survey Research to conduct a statewide survey of rural grocers between May and October 2019. This survey builds on a 2015 Rural Grocery Survey also administered by RSDP, and it was designed to better understand rural grocers’ business conditions and gather information on store characteristics, competition, locally grown food, business motivations, collaborative relationships, and infrastructure. The survey was mailed to 250 identified grocery stores in communities with 2,500 or fewer residents. Of that, 15 were determined to be ineligible due to closure or discontinuation of grocery service. Of the 235 eligible grocery stores, completed surveys were received from 129 for a response rate of 55%. The data collected is assembled into four key themes that emerged from the survey: 1) Stores as businesses and community anchors, 2) Competition for food dollars, 3) Grocering local food, and 4) Stores as food system innovators.Item Analysis of 2021 Minnesota Garlic Grower Survey(2022-10) Schweser, GregItem Building Capacity in Natural Resources Across RSDP(University of Minnesota. Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships., 2016) Kingery, Linda; Clarke, Rose; Mohr, CarynThe University of Minnesota has identified five crossdisciplinary “Grand Challenges of a diverse and changing world” that the U of M is well-placed to impact. On a regional scale, the need exists to empower communities of Greater Minnesota to develop local solutions to these Grand Challenges, specifically that of Clean Water and Sustainable Ecosystems.Item Considerations and Benefits of Developing a Minnesota-Based Halal Meat Supply Chain(University of Minnesota Extension, 2021-08) Mamedov, Serdar; Draeger, KathyMinnesota traditionally has been known as a welcoming state and in the past several decades has become increasingly diverse. One population that has significantly increased its presence is Muslims. The majority of Muslims eat only Halal meat. However, the availability of Halal meat in mainstream retailers is limited. Developing a Halal meat supply chain will help to increase the availability of locally raised Halal meat in small grocery stores and the food retail mainstream. This informational sheet outlies considerations and benefits in developing a Minnesota-based Halal meat supply chain.Item COVID-19/Emergency 14-Day Meal Kit for Rural Grocery Stores(UMN Extension Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships, 2020-03-19) Draeger, Kathryn; Gold, Abby; Olive, RenThis fact sheet provides guidance on 14-day meal kits that can be deployed from rural grocery stores to community members who need to isolate themselves in the face of COVID-19.Item Deep Winter Greenhouse Early Tomato Enterprise Analysis(2023) Pesch, RyanItem Deep Winter Greenhouse Enterprise Analysis: A Study of the Costs and Benefits of Operating Deep Winter Greenhouses in Minnesota and Wisconsin(University of Minnesota Extension. Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships., 2015-06) Pesch, RyanItem Deep Winter Greenhouse tomato production trail overview and recommendations(2023) Hoidal, Natalie; Schweser, Greg; Pesch, Ryan; Ford, CarolItem Deep Winter Greenhouse v. 2.2 Construction Documents(2017-05-18) Handeen, DanielA Deep Winter Greenhouse (DWG) is a greenhouse designed to limit the amount of fossil fuel it takes to grow crops during cold winters. DWGs are passive-solar greenhouses that rely on energy from the sun to heat the building instead of more traditional heating sources. The DWG 2.2 construction documents, developed by the College of Design Center for Sustainable Building Research (CSBR), reflect design changes incorporated as a result of the UMN Extension Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships' statewide DWG initiative.Item Expanding the use of deep winter greenhouses for summer tomato production: feasibility and profitability(2023) Schweser, Greg; Hoidal, Natalie; Pesch, Ryan; Ford, Carol; Knisely, Brooke; Johnson, Shane; Johnson, Louise; Coborn, DanItem Farm to Grocery Toolkit: Opening New Farm to Grocery Market Channels to Help Increase Access to Minnesota Specialty Crops and Local Foods(UMN Extension Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships, 2020-04) Olive, Ren; Jewett, Jane; Draeger, Kathryn; Lanthier, KarenFarm-to-Grocery provides opportunities for increased sales and market access. Diversified supply chains, such as farm-to-grocery, are important for a resilient food system. This farm-to-rural grocery toolkit is a resource for farmers and grocers to help facilitate the sale of farm-grown products to grocery stores, particularly those stores in rural Minnesota. The toolkit covers legality and methods of selling and buying local foods, includes a legal product checklist and various templates (labels, farm feature, invoicing), provides tips on building a successful business relationship, and guidance on processing local foods for sale.Item Halal and Kosher Minnesota Meat Market Assessment: Analysis, Implications and Recommendations(UMN Extension Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships, 2020-01) Kagan, Ariel; Draeger, Kathryn; Olive, RenHalal and kosher meat markets offer untapped opportunities for Minnesota farmers to diversify and expand their markets and for new and emerging farmers to become involved in food production. In order to do so there is a need to describe the landscape of the halal and kosher markets. This report provides an overview, criteria, barriers, and consumer concerns and preferences.Item Minnesota Network of Parks and Trails: Framework January 2011(Center for Changing Landscapes, 2011) Vogel, Mary; Ek, Alan R.; Davenport, Mae; Schneider, Ingrid; Zerger, Cindy; Schreurs, Brian; Oftedal, Andrew; Vanagaite, Egle; Smith, Alex; Filter, Lisa; Date, Andrea; Picone, LisaItem Nonprofit Use of Deep Winter Greenhouses: Minnesota Case Studies(University of Minnesota Extension Regional Sustainable Development Partnership, 2020) Masterpole, ZoëA Deep Winter Greenhouse (DWG) captures solar heat and enables the growth of cold-weather crops all winter long, using minimal inputs of external light and heat. This report presents nine case studies of non-farm DWGs located in Minnesota that are used in the pursuit of a non-profit organization’s mission or used for educational purposes. Each case study explores the purpose of the DWG, how it was funded, zoning and construction considerations, current usage,management, and future usage. The report finds that the necessary steps to building a greenhouse are to 1) define the purpose; 2) determine who will be involved and in what capacity; 3) locate a suitable site; 4) define who will be involved in the construction, maintenance, and operations of the greenhouse; and 5) identify where the produce will go.Item Premium Minnesota Garlic: Expanding Beyond Direct Sales(2022-10) Schweser, GregItem Research Results from Deep Winter Greenhouse Horticulture Trials: A University of Minnesota RSDP, Horticulture Department, and DWG Grower Collaborative(UMN Extension Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships, 2019-09) Hodge, Claire Flavin; Schweser, GregDeep Winter Greenhouses (DWG) use passive solar technology to create an environment where cold tolerant crops like leafy greens can be grown during the winter to satisfy consumer demand for fresh local produce yearround and increase revenue for farmers. This report provides recommendations for DWG producers based on horticultural research trials.Item RSDP 20 years of Partnerships(2018) University of Minnesota Extension Regional Sustainable Develoipment PartnershipsItem RSDP Partnership Project List Fiscal Year 2013(2013) Regional Sustainable Development PartnershipsA brief summary of RSDP supported projects by region in fiscal year 2013.