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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.
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.
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.
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.
Bibliography on Structural Racism in the United States Food System Newly Updated

Published on February 13, 2017
The newly updated annotated bibliography offers briefings on 55 recent peer-reviewed and critiqued literature publications of national, regional, and local scope.
Michigan Local Food Council Network Awards Seed Grants to Six Michigan Councils

Published on January 12, 2017
Six Michigan local food councils will receive seed grants from the Michigan Local Food Council Network. These grants will help new and existing food councils and food policy councils build their capacity and accomplish their goals.
MSU Organic Farmer Training Program New Format Will Be More Robust and More Accessible

Published on December 8, 2016
The re-designed program will be a more robust learning platform for those who are committed to owning their own farm business, managing farm operations, or working with others on their paths to food production and sustainable agriculture.