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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Another Regional Food Hub Hits the Michigan Scene
Published on February 1, 2012
What could you do with 16 acres of farmland and commercial buildings in the city limits of Ann Arbor, surrounded by families and chefs hungry for local food? -
State Leaders Take Interest in Regional Food Hubs
Published on January 2, 2012
Communities across the state are in varying stages of developing regional food hubs for business incubation, local food distribution, and more. -
Michigan Hospitals among National Leaders in Healthy Food Initiatives
Published on January 1, 2012
Michigan hospitals made a splash at the most recent FoodMed Conference: Healthy Food in Health Care by leading a session, winning two national awards and modeling a state-wide healthy food initiative. -
Michigan Nutrition Standards Toolkit now online
Published on December 1, 2011
Resource to implement food standards in school now available online. -
DUFB in Action at the Flint Farmers' Market
Published on December 1, 2011
The Flint Farmer's Market has piloted an innovative wireless technology system to administer the Fair Food Network's Double Up Food Bucks Program that makes it even easier for farmers, customers and market managers to participate. -
Double Up Food Bucks Connects Low-Income Shoppers with Local Farmers
Published on December 1, 2011
The DUFB program is a great strategy for implementing the 3rd agenda priority of the charter-Maximize use of current public benefit programs for vulnerable populations and link them with strategies for healthy food access! -
New Farm & Food Action Council Kicks off in Clinton County
Published on November 1, 2011
The newly-formed Farm & Food Action Council of Southern Clinton County approved their structure and bylaws on October 25, 2011, with a mission to serve as a catalyst for opportunities and partnerships that support healthy food from the farm to the plate. -
Northwest Michigan Launches Project to Promote "Food Innovation Districts"
Published on November 1, 2011
Planning and economic development toolkit will support communities statewide. -
State Priorities with Health, Agriculture, Align with Charter
Published on October 1, 2011
Gov. Snyder and the Mich. Dept. of Ag. & Rural Development highlight farm to school and healthy food access. -
Keeping Tabs on State Legislation
Published on October 1, 2011
Ag processing recommendations and a review of the food law are underway. -
Michigan Groups Adopt Charter Goals
Published on October 1, 2011
The Michigan Food Policy Council and the Michigan Health and Hospital Association have both recently adopted goals from the Michigan Good Food Charter.