All of Nelson County and much of Pembina County are classified as food deserts by the USDA, meaning stores are essential providers of fresh foods for their communities due to the long distances to the nearest supermarket.
The Red River Regional Council A recent study conducted by the Nelson and Pembina County JDAs, with support from Dr. Kendra Rosencrans of the Red River Regional Council, examined the financial health and community role of seven rural grocery stores—four in Nelson County and three in Pembina County. The study was funded by a $20,000 grant from the Rural Food Sustainability Grant Program establ...
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