Minnetonka food production

2026-11-03

The contractor will implement the following activities : ● Prepare garden beds for planting with conservation practices . Conservation practices include : using natural inputs , protecting soil and water quality , promoting ecological balance , and prohibiting synthetic fertilizers , genetically modified organisms ( GMOs ), and most synthetic chemicals . ● Create a planting plan that includes a variety of vegetables and produce that are desirable for food shelf donations . ( In 2025 , the gardener had a mid - summer start and success growing radishes , squash , and more a totaling nearly 2 , 000 lbs ) ● Implement the planting plan ● The County is installing water access on the site in 2026 . Selected contractor will install a Microirrigation system with county supplied supplies . ● Install temporary protective deer fence kit supplied by county ( Deer Busters Heavy Duty Deer Fence Kit ). ● Harvest and transport food to food shelves . ● Continue agricultural activities : organic fertilization , replanting , continue with weeding and micro irrigation thought the growing season . ● Implement any additional agricultural conservation practices such as composting , soil covering , and others as needed . ● Assess remainder of the Minnetonka lot for agricultural suitability . ● Organic and sustainable practices must be used as the primary approach . Any emergency pest or weed control must be discussed with Hennepin County and receive prior written approval from the county . The following practices will be not allowed : ○ Conventional tilling practices that disturb or erode the soil ○ Synthetic fertilizers and pesticides ○ Genetically modified seeds ( GMOs ) ○ Any burning or fire type related activities ...

Minnesota

2026-04-29