Idea Board
Welcome to the Idea Board. Because new problems require new ideas, we will regularly invite experts to share their thoughts on how to best solve Minnesota’s key issues today, and for the future. We invite you to share your thoughts and ideas as well.
Introduction/Background
In a world of abundance, people are hungry. Children are eating unhealthy foods, (corn syrup, transfats, ramen noodles, etc.). Our industrial farming practices are robbing future generations of safe drinking water. We are fearful of not having enough. Not enough money for retirement, for educating our children, for caring for our older population.
Does our fear create realities of scarcity? What if we could create a Minnesota where EVERYONE knew there was always enough food to eat.
My Idea
Start a free food movement by:
1) Identifying public lands that can be responsibly used as gardening space.
2) Utilize our wasted “human resources” with a “volunteer-driven” growing free local food movement. Receiving and giving food can be a natural system.
3) Support micro-farms and micro-businesses. Right now there are lots vacant shopping centers. Can they be transformed into mini-farms AND mini-businesses. A local pasta maker, Minnesota spaghetti sauce, handmade furniture, handmade toys & instruments, etc.
Resources
The sun, rain, water, people
What Do You Think?
The views and opinions of the authors expressed within the Idea Board do not necessarily state or reflect those of Paul Thissen. The author's submission to or publication in the Idea Board does not constitute an endorsement of Paul Thissen or this campaign.
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