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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.
Vote for a home for the Good Food For All mural

Published on December 13, 2016
Vote for one of three organizations to be the home of the mural from the 2016 Michigan Good Food Summit!
The Good Food Movement in Flint: A Snapshot

Published on November 22, 2016
A video snapshot of Good Food efforts in Flint, first shown at the 2016 Michigan Good Food Summit.
Farm to Early Child Care Mini Webinar Series

Published on November 22, 2016
Farm to Early Care and Education (ECE) centers around buying and using fresh, local foods in early childcare and education programs. Farm to ECE can include activities such as children's gardens, educational activities and farm field trips.
Six Michigan Healthy Food Retail Projects Split $380,000 in Catalytic Investment Awards

Published on November 15, 2016
Six healthy food retail projects in Detroit, Jackson, Flint, and Grand Rapids will share $380,000 in Catalytic Investment Awards from the Michigan Good Food Fund, a statewide loan fund working to increase healthy food access.
Collaborative Mural Captures Values and Themes from the 2016 Michigan Good Food Summit!

Published on November 4, 2016
Do you know an organization that would like to own and display the Michigan Good Food Summit mural? Keep reading to find out how you can nominate and vote for a business or organization to receive the mural!
2016 Michigan Good Food Summit Celebrated State and Local Successes in Building a "Good Food" System in Michigan

Published on November 3, 2016
Nearly 500 people gathered to connect, learn, and collaborate in order to advance health and economic development through Michigan food systems from farm to fork.
Label, Label, What’s on the Table?

Published on October 21, 2016
Food labels are everywhere, but it is not always clear what labels mean and how to use them to identify a farm product. We are excited to learn more about food labels and why different Michigan farmers and processors invest in labels.
From Growing to Selling: Flint Farmers Open Store of Michigan Products

Published on October 13, 2016
Hear Erin Caudell and others from Flint speak about the Good Food movement in their community in a new video premiering at the Summit! Register today!
2016 Michigan Good Food Summit Keynote Speaker: Shirley M. Sherrod

Published on October 6, 2016
We are thrilled at the opportunity to host Shirley Sherrod, a life-long activist and advocate for farmers in poor and minority communities, at the 2016 Michigan Good Food Summit!
Michigan Good Food Summit 2016: Faith-Based Organizations Working to Support Good Food in Michigan

Published on September 29, 2016
Food forms the foundation of our survival, but immersed in our need to sustain our bodies with nutrients are other bonds like community, justice and an understanding of the earth.
Michigan Good Food Fund for Local Food Entrepreneurs

Published on September 8, 2016
Learn how the Michigan Good Food Fund is growing good food businesses from farm to fork across the state while promoting healthy food access, entrepreneurship, and racial equity in the food system and beyond.
Good Food Life: Brian Bates

Published on August 30, 2016
Brian Bates, co-owner and operator of Bear Creek Organic Farm, is part of the Keynote Panel at the upcoming Michigan Good Food Summit. Here he gives an overview of his work as it relates to meeting the goals of the Good Food Charter.
Local Meats Join the Good Food Dialogue in Michigan

Published on August 24, 2016
The demand for local meats, poultry, dairy, and eggs in Michigan is growing. In this article, Noel Bielaczyc of the Michigan Meat Network explains how the network is helping producers bring local meat to the table.
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Announces $2 Million in Support for Regional Food System

Published on August 17, 2016
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan this week announced it will award $2 million in grants to 20 programs designed to improve healthy food access for children and seniors in southeast Michigan.
Good Food Life: J.R. Reynolds

Published on August 16, 2016
J.R. Reynolds, coordinator of Good Food Battle Creek and social justice consultant, will deliver the closing keynote address at the 2016 Michigan Good Food Summit.
Summit Registration Now Open!

Published on August 9, 2016
Registration is now open for the 2016 Michigan Good Food Summit. This one-day event is a unique opportunity for anyone interested in advancing health and economic development through Michigan food systems.
Empowering youth to create change

Published on August 4, 2016
A unique Traverse City youth program, "The Quest," uses creative expression to help youth connect to the local food movement and find their voices for change. Come see The Quest performance in person at the Good Food Summit on October 28!
Food rescue works with eastern elementary students to reduce food waste

Published on July 20, 2016
Feeding America estimates that in 2014, 14 percent of households in the United States were "food insecure"- they did not have access to a sufficient level of affordable and nutritious food.
Growing Hope's Ypsilanti Mobile Farm Stand returns to Ypsilanti and Superior Township

Published on July 13, 2016
Ypsilanti area residents will have more access to fresh produce this summer, as Growing Hope's Ypsilanti mobile farm stand returns to Ypsilanti and Superior Township to provide healthy, affordable fruits and vegetables to low-access communities.