Minnesota Food Charter

From farm to fork, Minnesota is working to change food systems.

Unhealthy foods and beverages are linked to chronic conditions — such as diabetes, heart disease and some forms of cancer — that contribute to surging health care costs and lower work productivity.

Thousands of Minnesotans, including leaders in health, agriculture, economic development, local and state government, philanthropy, and research, helped craft the Minnesota Food Charter. From farm to fork, the charter proposes concrete ways policymakers and community leaders can ensure all Minnesotans have equal access to affordable, safe and healthy food — wherever they live.

The charter is organized around five main ideas: food skills, food affordability, food availability, food accessibility and food infrastructure. For more information, see the Minnesota Food Charter website.