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West Central MN Regional Food Council Application

We're excited to receive your application for the West Central MN Regional Food Council.


Please take a look at the Food Council Policies and Procedures before completing this application for more details about the expectations, compensation, and time commitment. We anticipate this application taking between 10-15 minutes to complete, depending on how much detail you choose to provide in your responses.

Key Dates:
- Applications close by 5 p.m. on October 31st, 2026
- Applicants will be notified by early November, 2026

Monthly meetings take place the second Wednesday from 3:00-4:30 p.m. CST via Zoom.

Still have some lingering questions?
Don't hesitate to reach out to Jason Bergstrand at jason.Bergstrand@claycountymn.gov
1.Name(Required.)
2.Affiliation (if applicable)(Required.)
3.Address(Required.)
4.Phone(Required.)
5.Email(Required.)
Please answer the following application questions to be considered for the Food Council (FC).
6.What sector of the food system do you represent? (Please select all that apply)(Required.)
7.Why would you like to be a member of the Council?(Required.)
8.What background, knowledge, or experience would you bring to the Council?(Required.)
9.If affiliated with an organization or business, what current programs or resources does your organization provide related to the Council and its mission?(Required.)
10.What's something specific that you're excited about working on as part of the Council?(Required.)
11.Which county or tribal nation do you live in?(Required.)
12.Please indicate the time that would work best for you to meet (check all that apply) *Note - This doesn't lock you in to a specific time, but will help us as a planning committee to have an idea of overall availability*(Required.)
The following questions are optional, but your answers would be appreciated because we want to create a Council that reflects the diversity of West Central Minnesota.
13.Which county or tribal nation do you work or attend school in?
14.What is your age?
15.What is your gender?
16.What is your race?
17.Do you speak a language other than English at home?
18.I acknowledge that I have read, and agree to the policies and procedures of the West Central Minnesota Food Council outlined in the following document:

Policies & Procedures