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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Good Food, Good Health!
Published on September 1, 2013
Hospitals promote wellness by offering healthy local food to guests. -
Northwest Michigan goes High-Tech with Revamped Local Food Campaign
Published on August 1, 2013
After a decade of connecting Northwest Michigan farmers and consumers, Taste the Local Difference (TLD), Michigan Land Use Institute's local food initiative, is now marketing Michigan good food in a whole new way. -
Michigan Voices' New Storytelling Project
Published on August 1, 2013
As part of farm bill advocacy work, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition is developing a collection of stories from farmers in key states such as Michigan who are most affected by Good Food policy. -
Out of the Cottage and Into the Kitchen
Published on August 1, 2013
Detroit Kitchen Connect offers space, network for local food entrepreneurs. -
Good Food Life: Nabe - Chom Tok - Bowerman
Published on August 1, 2013
Farmer and Forager, Bonamego Farms, Lawrence, MI -
Good Food Life: Michelle Napier-Dunnings
Published on July 8, 2013
Executive Director, Michigan Food and Farming Systems, Lansing, MI -
Michigan Organic Farmers Collaborate on Directing Research at Michigan State University
Published on July 1, 2013
Moving towards ever more sustainable ways of growing food is critical to a good food system. Many Michigan farmers interested in organic growing methods can benefit from research that supports their specific business needs and situations. -
Good Food Life: Gwendoline Imes, MS, RD
Published on June 3, 2013
Physical Activity and Nutrition Unit Manager, Michigan Department of Community Health, Lansing, MI -
Marquette Trio Wins Michigan Junior Chef Competition
Published on June 3, 2013
On May 9, 2013, eight teams came from around the state to compete in the third biannual Michigan Junior Chef Competition on the Michigan State University campus. -
Q & A with the Co-Directors of Award-Winning Documentary The Kings of Flint
Published on June 3, 2013
Q&A with Troy Hale and Geri Alumit Zeldes, Co-Directors of Award-Winning Documentary The Kings of Flint -
Michigan Good Food in Higher Education: Feeding Bodies and Minds
Published on June 1, 2013
The first goal of the Michigan Good Food Charter - "Michigan institutions will source 20% of their food products from Michigan growers, producers and processors" - is gaining momentum in higher education. -
Michigan institutions expand local food purchasing
Published on May 31, 2013
Recent surveys by the Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems (CRFS) demonstrate that many institutions are eager to put more local food on their menus and area farmers are interested in supplying it. -
Good Food Life: Justin Fast
Published on May 2, 2013
Social Initiatives Specialist, Michigan Fitness Foundation, Lansing, MI -
Good Food of the Future: The Impact of Urbanization
Published on May 1, 2013
What are the consequences of urbanization? How should we factor in these changes as we develop a food system based on good food that is healthy, green, fair and affordable? -
New Tool to Support Food Businesses Released
Published on May 1, 2013
A new resource, "Food Innovation Districts: An Economic Gardening Tool," offers guidance on helping farm and food businesses collaborate. -
The Verdict is In -- High School Students Liked Michigan Lamb for Lunch!
Published on May 1, 2013
Kentwood, Kelloggsville and Grand Rapids Public Schools Served Michigan Lamb Dishes on April 18, 2013. -
Good Food Life: J.R. Reynolds
Published on April 2, 2013
Coordinator, Good Food Battle Creek, Battle Creek, MI -
Introducing the Upper Peninsula Food Exchange
Published on April 1, 2013
The U.P. Food Exchange (UPFE) is a newly formed agricultural hub designed to connect local food activity within each of the Upper Peninsula's three regions (eastern, central, and western). -
Good Food Battle Creek Asks Residents, "What's in Your belly?"
Published on April 1, 2013
A small but growing group in Battle Creek, Mich. is working to forward the food movement in a big way. -
Good Food Life: Christine Quane
Published on March 4, 2013
Wholesale Market Coordinator, Eastern Market Corporation, Detroit, MI