If you care about sustainable agriculture in Minnesota, get this event on your calendar: https://facebook/events/658549437534371/ In central Minnesota, large-scale potato production covers the landscape for thousands of acres. The Toxic Taters Coalition is a group of rural residents who live near these potato fields. They are small farmers, White Earth tribal members, parents, grandparents, and other community members who are dealing with health problems and livelihood loss from pesticide drift. The potato grower in this region, RDO, is the largest potato producer in the world, and a supplier of potatoes for McDonald\s french fries. Since 2006, the Coalition has been calling on RDO to change their practices and reduce the use of hazardous pesticides. Members of the Toxic Taters Coalition are traveling around the state this summer, sharing their stories in communities across Minnesota. In early June, the Coalition will be coming to the Twin Cities. Join us to hear about how potato production is impacting people and ecosystems just a few hours north of us, and how to support local organizing to change it. A reception with snacks will follow the presentation. Wednesday, June 4, 6:30-8:30pm Walker Church, 3104 16th Ave S, Minneapolis
Posted on: Thu, 29 May 2014 00:30:00 +0000
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