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Beltrami County public health to distribute about 3,000 seed kits, details mobile services and diaper distribution
Summary
Beltrami County Public Health outlined its 'one vegetable' seed distribution and updated the Community Health Board on mobile services including diaper distribution, dental clinics, free shoes and WIC program successes.
Alex Monson, family health technician at Beltrami County Public Health, described the county’s “one vegetable” community gardening program and staff provided an update on mobile services and other support programs.
Monson said the program this year focuses on corn. The department packages brochures and seed starter kits and plans to distribute about 3,000 seed packets through multiple sites including the county WIC office, the public library, the food shelf, the senior center, BiCap and outreach locations in Blackduck, Kelliher and Washkish. Packing work occurred in late spring; distribution was expected to begin in May.
Monson said brochures include planting guidance and…
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