Stories
Do you have a story of how Good Food impacted you, your family, or your community? Your stories are the best way to share the impact and importance of the Michigan Good Food Charter. Please let us know your story so we can share it loud and proud!
Recent News and Stories
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Proposed test kitchen could benefit mid-sized businesses, increase Michigan jobs
Published on May 2, 2014
Proponents of a proposed test kitchen and production line near Lansing say the center could bring $300 to $400 million in sales and 1,000 jobs annually to the state. -
Food Banks and Farmers Partner Up for a Season of Hunger Relief
Published on May 1, 2014
As people in Michigan's food community prepare for another hopeful season of planting and harvesting, those who suffer hunger are preparing for one of their most difficult times of the year. -
First Lady and FoodCorps plant sixth annual White House Kitchen Garden in April
Published on May 1, 2014
Mrs. Obama invited the founders of the national service program FoodCorps and six FoodCorps service members from across the country to join her at the garden planting. -
Good Food Life: Poppy Sias Hernandez
Published on April 14, 2014
Public Health Educator, Public Health Muskegon County, Muskegon, MI -
Detroit Food 2014 : Race to Good Food
Published on April 14, 2014
The Detroit Race to Good Food conference at the HOPE conference center in Detroit was a full house on April 3rd, 2014. -
Michigan Farms Becoming Environmentally Verified
Published on April 14, 2014
Farmers across Michigan take great pride in the food they produce. Farm work is a labor of love and producing the best they can is generally nothing but a given and a life-style. -
Neighbors in Action: Michigan Food and Farming Systems
Published on March 26, 2014
WKAR's Radio Made in Michigan Neighbors in Action: Michigan Food and Farming Systems. -
Good Food Festival and Conference
Published on March 3, 2014
FamilyFarmed.org is presenting their 10th Annual Good Food Festival & Conference at UIC Forum in Chicago this month. -
Good Food Potluck and 6th Annual HomeGrown Local Food Summit
Published on March 3, 2014
The March 31st event will focus on sharing cultures, perspectives, and experiences to unite participants around our local food movement and develop our capacity for positive change. -
Open Mic Night: Voices and Vibes on Food
Published on March 3, 2014
Bookbug Independent Bookstore will open its mic and 'stage' on this evening in celebration of food-inspired poetry, flash fiction and short works. -
Detroit Food 2014 : Race to Good Food Registration Open!
Published on March 3, 2014
Don't miss Detroit Food 2014 on April 3rd and 4th at Focus: HOPE Conference Center, (1400 Oakman, Detroit, MI 48238) hosted by the Detroit Food Policy Council and co-sponsored by the Detroit Food and Fitness Collaborative. -
Good Food Life: Lucas DiGia
Published on March 3, 2014
Board President of Project Grow Community Gardens and performer and organizer of Rap for Food, Ann Arbor, MI -
SNAK Project Offers Insight on Future of Nutrition Education in schools
Published on March 3, 2014
Findings of a three-year study in Michigan middle schools indicates that USDA's new Smart Snacks in School nutrition standards for all foods sold in schools will improve student's diets. -
99th Annual ANR Week, February 28-March 8, 2014
Published on February 3, 2014
This year's Agriculture and Natural Resources Week, hosted by MSU College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, MSU Extension and MSU AgBioResearch will feature educational programs on everything from conservation stewardship to artisan cheesemaking. -
FDA Processing and Canning Certification Course
Published on February 3, 2014
Michigan State University is offering a certification program next month for people seeking federal certification to engage in food processing and canning. -
Michigan Farm to Institution Network to Launch in April
Published on February 3, 2014
On April 3, 2014 the Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems and the Ecology Center will launch a new initiative to further advance progress of a key Michigan Good Food Charter goal. -
Michigan High School Programs Seek to Feed Students in Body and Mind
Published on January 2, 2014
For the past two years, Michigan State University Extension and the Eaton Good Food Council have been working with Eaton Rapids Food Service Director Linda Vainner and high school teachers Jennifer Grivens and Julie Brantley. -
HEALTHY Muskegon
Published on January 2, 2014
One community's health initiative is working to impact its younger residents in meaningful, lasting ways. -
Good Food Life: DeWayne Wells
Published on January 2, 2014
National Advocacy and Policy Officer, Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan, Detroit, MI -
Detroit Seasonal High Tunnel Educational Initiative launches
Published on January 2, 2014
USDA and Southeast Michigan Resource Conservation and Development Council provide education and training for using hoophouses in urban agriculture.