About Us
Just Food and Water
Is an initiative organized by Marita Bujold, artist and activist, to invite everyone to imagine and create together a new award-worthy food economy that:
Serves as an anchor for every community-a public good that nurtures the health and well-being of every member of all communities
Connects urban and rural landscapes to a common purpose-neighbors caring for the home we share
From source to table is organized to provide a legacy capable of serving this and future generations
Who We Are
We have a publicly-funded food and water economy – just not the one we need to be climate-ready, and food and water secure. The climate crisis has changed the rules of the game. We have an opportunity to set a new course together-aligning our needs with our public investments to create a locally adapted food economy designed for living sustainably. The Headwaters Community Food & Water Bill (HF1948/SF2509) takes our circumstances seriously-creating the economy we need to meet the demands of food, water and climate and the tools to shape it.
Marita Bujold designed the economic resiliency program created by the bill and worked in partnership with members of the Environmental Justice Coordinating Council (EJCC) to secure legislative leadership.
HF1948 was introduced by Representative Samantha Sencer-Mura (63A). Co-authors Representative Andy Smith (25B), Representative Kaohly Her (64A), Representative Fue Lee (59A), and Representative Kim Hicks (25A).
SF2509 was introduced by Senator Zaynab Mohamed (63). Co-authors Senator Foung Hawj (67), Senator Ann M. Johnson Stewart (45), and Senator Mary K. Kunesh (39).
Supporters
We are a proud partner of Regeneration International.
The Headwaters Community Food and Water Bill has been endorsed by Robert Blake, founder and CEO of Solar Bear.
What We Do
PresentationS & ARTICLES
Listen to Marita Bujold speak on ‘A Healing Path’ - a Nourish by MN350 Action podcast episode.
Read the op-ed in the 3/15/2021 issue of MinnPost.
Watch the Tegeder Talk presentation hosted by the Church of St Frances Cabrini entitled Neighbors Together Toward a Sustainable Future.
Listen to Marita Bujold on this Nourish by MN350 Action podcast episode.
Subscribe to Nourish by MN350 Action podcast to which Marita Bujold is a frequent contributer.
Listen to the Catalyst Program on KFAI Radio (FM 90.1) interview with Marita Bujold (Just Food and Water) about the Minnesota’s “Green New Deal” for food and water - Headwaters Food and Water Bill (HF1948). Interview starts at the 22:25 mark.
Listen to the Food Freedom Radio (AM 950) interview with Marita Bujold (Just Food and Water) and Roxxanne O’Brien (Community Activist and member of the Environmental Justice Coordinating Council) about the Headwaters Food and Water Bill.
View the Together Toward a Sustainable Future slideshow.
Listen to "How Mississippi River mayors handle a 'perfect storm' of challenges", an episode of MPR's Flyover program. MPR News host Kerri Miller moderated a discussion with a group of mayors who are all faced with the urgency of delivering clean water to their communities in the face of tight city budgets and aging infrastructure and a climate that's changing. The talk was part of the One Water Summit in Minneapolis.
Listen to the Food Freedom Radio (AM 950) interview with Marita Bujold (Just Food and Water) and Phil & Kathy Dahl-Bredine (author of "Milpa: From Seed to Salsa. Ancient Ingredients for a Sustainable Future") about what the Mixtec of Oaxaca, Mexico can teach us about creating and maintaining a sustainable agricultural system.
Contact us to schedule a presentation to your group.