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School Garden Educational Opportunities
Published on July 28, 2017
A glance at opportunities to learn more about school gardening, including professional development workshops and educator certification centers throughout Michigan, surrounding states and elsewhere in the US. -
Hoophouses for Health Improves Food Access & Helps Michigan Farmers
Published on July 21, 2017
Hoophouses for Health is a program designed to increase vulnerable children and families’ access to good food while at the same time expanding the good food infrastructure and season extension capacity of Michigan farmers. -
Groundwork Expands Food and Farming Work to Petoskey Region
Published on July 13, 2017
On June 15, the Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities, launched a new Petoskey office to support an expansion of the organization’s farm to school, food access, and farmer support projects. -
Innovative Farmers Market Programs Get Good Food to More Michiganders
Published on June 30, 2017
Michigan is the second most agriculturally diverse state in America and leads the nation in the production of several crops, including: tart cherries, blueberries, dry black beans, and squash. -
Food Access Opportunities within MI Food Retail Industry
Published on June 22, 2017
Residents who struggle with food access typically live in remote rural areas or poor urban neighborhoods where stores with healthy food options either do not exist or are too far away to conveniently access. -
Cracking the Code Bronson Healthcare’s Journey to Local Eggs
Published on June 9, 2017
The System Director of Healthy Living and Sustainability at Bronson has been changing the way the health system sources food for patients and employees at Bronson Healthcare. -
MSU Center for Regional Food Systems Appoints Assistant Director
Published on June 1, 2017
The Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems (CRFS) announces the appointment of an Assistant Director: Judith Barry. Barry began as Assistant Director effective May 1, 2017. -
Seed Grants Now Available for Local Food Councils
Published on June 1, 2017
The Michigan Local Food Council Network (MLFCN) has announced a second round of its Seed Grant program. The Seed Grant program was developed for existing and developing Michigan local food councils, including food policy councils. -
A Bite-sized Look at Progress on Farms and Farmers
Published on May 4, 2017
This is the second in a five-part series updating readers on progress made in the five priority areas of the Michigan Good Food Charter agenda. -
3rd Annual Frugal Innovation Practicum
Published on March 17, 2017
Working side by side their peers from Malawi’s Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, students will engage food entrepreneurs in urban food markets to propose appropriate (or, frugal) solutions to food security challenges.