Trump Administration to Support Community Revitalization in Little Falls, Minnesota
LITTLE FALLS, Minn. (May 7, 2019) – The Trump Administration has announced that Little Falls, Minn., is one of 15 communities selected to participate in Local Foods, Local Places (LFLP), a federal initiative that helps communities reinvest in existing neighborhoods and improve quality of life as they develop the local food economy. Through LFLP, a team of agricultural, environmental, public health and regional economic development experts will work directly with the non-profit organization Sprout MN and other community leaders to set goals and identify local assets that can support the local food economy.
“EPA is proud to partner with USDA and the Northern Border Regional Commission to offer support to communities looking to develop their local food economy,” said EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. “Support for local food initiatives can improve access to fresh foods, support farmers, grow new businesses, and protect the environment.”
In Little Falls, Sprout MN will engage residents in downtown revitalization and economic development opportunities that support the local food economy.
“The City of Little Falls is looking forward to using local foods as a catalyst for community development and downtown revitalization as a result of this award for technical assistance,” said Sprout MN Executive Director Arlene Jones.
The 2019 Local Foods, Local Places communities were chosen from more than 70 applicants. Since its launch in 2014, LFLP has helped 93 communities across the country develop local food enterprises, such as farmers markets, community gardens and cooperative grocery stores, that improve environmental, economic, and health outcomes.
For more information about Local Foods, Local Places: https://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/local-foods-local-places
For more information about LFLP communities selected in 2019: https://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/local-foods-local-places#2019