Stories
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Recent News and Stories
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Pure Michigan FIT Pilots Healthy Food Campaign
Published on September 1, 2012
The new Michigan 4x4 plan to improve public health, by improving diet and fitness, began rolling out this summer with a pilot effort to build awareness using the Pure Michigan brand. -
New Funding for Outreach to Latino Farmers
Published on September 1, 2012
Michigan is a hot spot for many trends in the new Good Food economy, including the rising diversity of Michigan's farm owners and operators. Michigan has more Latino farmers than any state beyond those in the West and Southwest. -
New Law Establishes Low Income Loan Program for Agricultural Disaster
Published on September 1, 2012
The "agricultural disaster loan origination program of 2012" provides for a low interest loan program for growers, processors and agribusinesses affected by major crop loss from the extreme weather this spring. -
Michigan FoodCorps Continues for Second Year
Published on August 1, 2012
The 2011-2012 school year marked the inaugural year of the FoodCorps program, and Michigan has been thrilled to be one of the states chosen to participate. -
Food Policy Council Launches in Washtenaw County
Published on August 1, 2012
Concerned citizens, farmers, food system advocates and county officials have come together to form the Washtenaw Food Policy Council (WFPC). -
Dietetic Interns Ask, What Is Good Food?
Published on July 1, 2012
Editor's Note: The following article shares the work of Western Michigan University students who took steps toward developing a tool to assess whether food items qualify as "good food." -
Nearly 350 Gather at the 2012 Summit!
Published on July 1, 2012
Nearly 350 people came together from all corners of the state at the 2012 Michigan Good Food Summit on June 14 at the Lansing Center. -
Revised Food Law Clears Michigan Legislature
Published on June 1, 2012
The Michigan Legislature recently passed several updates to Michigan's requirements for the safe handling of food, including the adoption of newer U.S. Food Code regulations. -
Reviving a Family Business, Meeting a Neighborhood Need
Published on June 1, 2012
Three entrepreneurs who are trying to open a new store with healthy, high-quality food in the city. Their efforts align with the charter goal of increasing access to good food. -
Department of Community Health Releases Preventative Health Plan
Published on June 1, 2012
On June 4, Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) Director Olga Dazzo announced the Michigan Health and Wellness 4 x 4 Plan to encourage healthy lifestyles and curb rates of obesity. -
Keeping Tabs on State Policies and Programs
Published on May 1, 2012
Michigan Food Hub Network Formalizes: -
Announcing the Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems
Published on April 1, 2012
The newly-established Center brings together the former C.S. Mott Group for Sustainable Food Systems, the MSU Student Organic Farm and faculty and staff from across the university. -
Washtenaw County Approves Food Policy Council
Published on April 1, 2012
In late March, the Washtenaw County commissioners gave final approval to the formation of a Washtenaw County food policy council. -
Michigan Voices Campaign Elevates Good Food Constituency
Published on April 1, 2012
A new project of the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition aims to unite Michigan voices around good food policy. -
State Funding for Food Hubs Expected
Published on April 1, 2012
Governor Rick Snyder has allocated $1 million in his budget toward the development of regional food hubs and value added agriculture grants and programs in order to increase economic and rural development in the state. -
Chamber of Commerce Takes 20 Percent Local Lead
Published on March 2, 2012
Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce pledges to purchase 20 percent of food from Michigan. -
New USDA Resource Highlights Michigan Stories
Published on March 2, 2012
The Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Compass offers a map and case studies on USDA-supported local and regional food systems projects across the country. -
Northwest Michigan Advocates for "10 Cent Solution"
Published on March 2, 2012
One of the 25 agenda priorities in the charter calls for implementing a reimbursement program to provide an additional 10 cents per school meal for the purchase of Michigan-grown fruits and vegetables. -
New Michigan Food Policy Council Task Forces Align with Charter
Published on February 1, 2012
Late in 2011, the Michigan Food Policy Council formed five task forces to align with its five goals, four of which were adopted directly from the Michigan Good Food Charter. -
New Federal Nutrition Standards for School Meals
Published on February 1, 2012
On January 25, USDA released new standards for school meals, for the first time in over 15 years.