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Structural racism in the U.S. food system bibliography - now with references in Zotero and 9 videos
Published on December 6, 2017
It's now easier to access 171 curated references on structural racism in the U.S. food system. A Zotero library is now available for the fifth edition of Annotated Bibliography on Structural Racism Present in the U.S. Food System. -
Graphic Designer RFA for 2018 Michigan Good Food Summit
Published on October 3, 2017
The Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems (CRFS) requests applications for a graphic designer (individual or firm) to produce promotional and event materials for the October 2018 Michigan Good Food Summit -
The New Flint Fresh Food Hub breaks ground in Flint
Published on September 28, 2017
The Flint Fresh Mobile Market and its Veggie Box subscription program, two new, innovative food access initiatives in Flint, will have a permanent base of operations in the form of a 26,800 square foot building on Flint’s east side in the spring of 2018. -
A Bite-sized Look at Progress on Good Food Infrastructure
Published on September 8, 2017
Food system infrastructure makes possible every step from growing food to selling and eating it, and it is a key priority area of Michigan Good Food Charter. -
Double Up Food Bucks Grows in Michigan with USDA, State & Philanthropic Support
Published on August 24, 2017
Double Up Food Bucks is growing in Michigan thanks to new federal, state, and philanthropic support. USDA awarded Fair Food Network a $3.5 million grant to expand and innovate the Double Up program in Michigan, Colorado and New York. -
"Food Makes Michigan Great Again" Wayne Roberts' blog features Michigan Local Food Council Network
Published on August 24, 2017
Renowned food policy analyst and writer Wayne Roberts' features the Michigan Local Food Council Network in a recent blog post on his visit to Michigan. -
NorthWest Initiative’s Mobile Farmer’s Market Brings Fresh Food to the Neighborhood
Published on August 17, 2017
This August, the Lansing-based NorthWest Initiative (NWI) launched its new mobile farmer’s market program to bring the bounty of Michigan fruits and vegetables into food insecure communities and bridge the food access gap. -
Greater Lansing Food Bank Garden Project Improves Food Access and Strengthens Communities
Published on August 9, 2017
The Greater Lansing Food Bank Garden Project is dedicated to local efforts to develop a healthier food system. That means all community members have access to affordable and nutritious food that is produced locally using environmentally sound practices. -
Seed Grants up to $6k Awarded to Six Michigan Local Food Councils
Published on August 7, 2017
The Michigan Local Food Council Network has awarded seed grants to six local food councils across Michigan. This is the second round of seed grants funded by the Network in 2017. -
FoodCorps Expands the Food World for Michigan Kids
Published on August 4, 2017
FoodCorps teams are hard at work in six Michigan schools, helping kids learn where their food comes from, how it’s grown and how to make healthy food choices. FoodCorps is an AmeriCorps service organization that connects kids to healthy food in school.