A $200 million EPA grant aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Minnesota’s food systems is generating significant interest from businesses, nonprofits, and local governments. Administered by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), the funding will support efforts to make food production, transportation, and waste management more sustainable while improving food security and public health.
The initiative includes expanding climate-smart farming programs, transitioning to cleaner refrigerants in supermarkets and food banks, electrifying food transport, scaling up food waste prevention, and restoring 10,000 acres of peatlands to absorb carbon emissions. The grant also prioritizes partnerships with Tribal governments and underserved communities to strengthen food sovereignty and address food insecurity.
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