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Food sampling guidelines for businesses at farmers markets
Published on June 19, 2013
Companies that sell prepared packaged food products at Farmers Markets must follow sampling guidelines to comply with Michigan law. -
Farmers and futurists ponder how to feed 9 billion people inhabiting Earth by 2050
Published on June 13, 2013
With an estimated 9.3 billion people expected to populate the planet by the year 2050, finding a way to feed them is one of science and agriculture’s greatest challenges. -
Ottawa County Food Policy Council moving forward with 3 year master plan
Published on June 3, 2013
The Ottawa County Food Policy Council is hard at work to achieve their goal of providing healthy food for all county residents. -
Processing meat? You may need a variance to be legal
Published on April 26, 2013
Specialized meat processors need a variance from MDARD. Attend a training May 21, 2013 to learn about the application process. -
7 benefits of eating local foods
Published on April 13, 2013
Eating locally grown foods has many benefits for the consumer, grower and the community. -
What is a food shed?
Published on March 24, 2013
A food shed is the geographical area between where food is produced and where the food is consumed. Here is why it matters. -
Fresh fruits and vegetable program
Published on February 25, 2013
Fruit and vegetable program provides elementary students access to fresh produce. -
Food for Change Summit 2013 focuses on community food systems
Published on February 23, 2013
Second annual gathering puts spotlight on impact local food can have on health, economy and sustainability issues. -
Hungry children at higher risk of poor school performance
Published on February 23, 2013
School breakfast programs and innovative supplemental feeding programs help reduce childhood hunger, a problem teachers report is increasing. -
Flu and making sure your business is prepared
Published on February 12, 2013
Product, employee and customer health should be first priority. Food business owners must be well prepared for sick employees.