ENRTF ID: 278-G

Project Title: Purchasing 316 acres for Conservation and Agriculture Education

Category: G. Land Acquisition for Habitat and Recreation

Summary: The Food Group seeks to purchase 316 acres of farmland in Washington County to preserve it from development and sustain and expand our organic farmer education program.

Total Project Budget: $ 1,500,000
Proposed Project Time Period for the Funding Requested: June 30, 2022 (2 yrs)

Name: Amber Stenson
Sponsoring Organization: The Food Group
Job Title: Associate Director
Address: 8501 54th Ave N
New Hope MN 55428
Telephone Number: (763) 450-3878
Email astenson@thefoodgroupmn.org
Web Address: https://thefoodgroupmn.org

Location:
Region: Metro
County Name: Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington

Alternate Text for Visual: The map shows the 316 acres of property proposed for purchase by The Food Group as well as the additional property owned by the Wilder Foundation. The Wilder property touches Mays Lake, Clear Lake, E Boot Lake, and Square Lake