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“Amplifying Voices for Equity” 2018 Michigan Good Food Summit registration now open

Published on July 11, 2018
Keystone statewide gathering to advance a thriving economy, equity, and sustainability through Michigan’s food system will be October 22, 2018
Food Bank Council of Michigan’s Self-Sufficiency Standard Tool Calculates Income Needs for Residents

Published on June 19, 2018
What does it take to make ends meet and cover basic needs in Michigan?
Measuring Food Access – Local Information, Statewide Application

Published on May 29, 2018
Six Michigan communities – three urban and three rural – are sharing a tool for getting key information to improve food access locally.
Survey Explores Healthy Food Access in Six Michigan Communities

Published on May 22, 2018
Six Michigan communities have learned more about their residents’ access to healthy food using a new shared measurement survey.
Seed Sharing Engages Communities Across Michigan

Published on May 3, 2018
Seed saving is a long-held tradition, often practiced by populations wanting to preserve culturally significant crops. Today, as networks of seed saving grow across Michigan, libraries are getting involved.
Statewide Cultivate Michigan Marketplace Events Connect Regional Food Players

Published on April 19, 2018
In four cities across Michigan, Cultivate Michigan Marketplace events provided time for local and regional food suppliers and institutional food service buyers of all scales to network and connect around local food.
Ten Cents A Meal Program a Success in Providing Local Produce to Michigan Schools

Published on March 30, 2018
10 Cents a Meal for School Kids and Farms is improving the daily nutrition and eating habits of children and investing in the local food business economy.
Upcoming Food Summits and Conferences in Michigan

Published on March 2, 2018
There are many food summits and conferences happening in Michigan in March 2018.
2018 Michigan Good Food Summit: Call for Abstracts

Published on February 23, 2018
The MSU Center for Regional Food Systems is seeking abstracts for breakout sessions for the 2018 Michigan Good Food Summit.
Cooking Up Something Local: Azeezah Ford

Published on February 16, 2018
Azeezah Ford is a chef and farmer based in Detroit. Her future aspirations include a move to Michigan's Benzie County to improve food access and literacy in the area.
Pathology of Displacement: The Intersection of Food Justice and Culture

Published on January 19, 2018
In this narrative originally published on WhyHunger.org, Shane Bernardo gives a personal perspective on food justice and his attempt to reclaim food traditions that reconnect him to his culture.
Millennials in Agriculture

Published on December 7, 2017
Millennials will make up 75% of the workforce in 2025. This article combines a two part story originally published by MSU Extension about how millennials will impact the food industry as food producers as well as consumers.
YWCA of Kalamazoo Brings Fresh Healthy Food to Little Ones

Published on November 29, 2017
The YWCA of Kalamazoo’s Children’s Center began sourcing fresh, local produce for its young participants after receiving a MI Farm to School grant this past year.
Add Michigan Grown Poultry to Your Menu

Published on November 17, 2017
Many of the poultry products that are raised in Michigan are sold into national markets, however a significant number are marketed locally by smaller scale producers.
Michigan Agriculture’s State Budget Wins

Published on November 9, 2017
Agriculture saw gains in the Michigan fiscal year 2017-2018 budget over the summer. The budget brings more funding for emergency management, food safety, animal health and disease response, and infrastructure in the state.
Sell A Farm, Buy A Farm, Save A Farm

Published on November 2, 2017
A new website called Farmer to Farmer aims to help preserve Michigan farms and farmland, keeping it in the hands of farmers by connecting buyers and sellers.
Michigan School Districts Will Purchase More Local Food Through 10 Cents a Meal Grants

Published on October 25, 2017
The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) announced the 2017-2018 school year grantees for the 10 Cents a Meal pilot program. Grants were awarded to school districts in 29 Michigan counties.
Beans on the Menu: A Surprising Twist on Traditional Fare

Published on October 19, 2017
The Good Food Bite continues its National Farm to School Month celebration this week with a story about how chefs and researchers are using locally-grown beans in innovative recipes for school menus.
The Michigan Apple Crunch is Wednesday, October 25th

Published on October 13, 2017
Thousands of children and adults will crunch into fresh Michigan apples in the 5th annual Michigan Apple Crunch on Wednesday, October 25th!
Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Celebrates Traditional Foods with Boat to School Week

Published on October 5, 2017
The Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Middle School launched their first ever “Boat to School” week with hands-on culinary and fisheries educational activities.