Stories

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.
MDARD presented a Platinum Hall of Fame Award for donating 18,000 lbs. of food to food banks

Published on July 5, 2016
The US Department of Agriculture recently presented the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development the Platinum Hall of Fame Award for donating more than 18,000 pounds of food to charities across the state.
Good Food Life: Olivia M. Rebanal

Published on June 28, 2016
Olivia M. Rebanal, Director of Loan Programs, Capital Impact Partners - Capital Impact Partners is the Fund Administrator of the Michigan Good Food Fund.
Local Food Alliance of Northern Michigan: Building Networks of Support for Local Food Systems

Published on June 20, 2016
The Local Food Alliance of Northern Michigan was formed as a way to build networks in order to advance and promote the local food economy of Emmet and Charlevoix Counties and their surrounding foodshed.
The Ottawa County Food Policy Council - Making Waves on Michigan’s West Coast

Published on May 24, 2016
The Ottawa County Food Policy Council was born through the need for a more collaborative approach between businesses and organizations that were working separately on food related issues.
“10 Cents a Meal” Pilot Project Looks to Expand

Published on May 24, 2016
"10 Cents a Meal" is a project that provides schools with a financial match of up to 10 cents per meal to motivate school food service providers to purchase Michigan fruits and vegetables.
Good Food Life: Kathryn Lynch Underwood

Published on May 24, 2016
Kathryn Lynch Underwood, City Planner, City of Detroit City Planning Commission - Detroit
GroupGAP Program Announced by USDA – what does this mean for Michigan?

Published on May 24, 2016
Prior to the launch of the USDA AMS GroupGAP program in April 2016, GroupGAP was piloted in 7 sites across the US, including in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
MI Farm to School Grant Program Now Accepting Applications

Published on April 28, 2016
The MI Farm to School Grant Program is now accepting applications for the 2016-2017 school year.
Keep it local, keep it fresh: MSU's Center for Regional Food Systems' work for good food

Published on April 25, 2016
The MSU Center for Regional Food Systems is working to engage the people of Michigan, the United States, and the world in applied research, education, and outreach to develop regionally integrated, sustainable food systems.
Annotated Bibliography on Structural Racism Present in the U.S. Food System, 3rd ed.

Published on April 25, 2016
The MSU Center for Regional Food Systems recently published an annotated bibliography of selected resources and publications focused on structural racism in the U.S. food system.
Good Food Life: Rachel Chadderdon Bair

Published on April 25, 2016
Rachel Chadderdon Bair, Director for Sustainable and Innovative Food Systems, Kalamazoo Valley Community College - Kalamazoo
Survey of local farm needs, interest, and crops for Kalamazoo Valley Community College Food Hub

Published on April 25, 2016
As part of the planning and development process for a new food hub in Southwest Michigan, a survey of local farms is being conducted in order to better understand farmer needs, interests, and crops that could be sold through the hub.
Building blocks for the Food Entrepreneur Workshop Series

Published on April 25, 2016
There are a few workshops left in the "Building Blocks for the Food Entrepreneur" workshop series.
Access of West Michigan to hold 39th annual Hunger Walk

Published on April 25, 2016
On May 1, Access of West Michigan will hold their 39th annual Hunger Walk. The walk this year is focused on celebrating the Good Food Principles as outlined in the Michigan Good Food Charter.
2016 Michigan Good Food Summit "Good Food for All": The Road to 2020

Published on April 14, 2016
The MSU Center for Regional Food Systems is seeking abstracts for breakout sessions for the 2016 Michigan Good Food Summit. The Summit will address best practices in the field of "good food" - food that is healthy, green, fair, and affordable.
Keep it Local, keep it Fresh: MSU's Center for Regional Food Systems' work for Good Food

Published on March 24, 2016
The MSU Center for Regional Food Systems is working to engage the people of Michigan, the United States, and the world in applied research, education, and outreach to develop regionally integrated, sustainable food systems.
2016 Michigan Good Food Summit

Published on February 23, 2016
The 2016 Michigan Good Food Summit will be held on October 28, 2016. Whether you're a food consumer, grower, buyer, advocate, educator, or policymaker, come to connect with others who want to further good food.
George Washington Carver: A Man of Science and Environmental Justice

Published on February 10, 2016
Dr. Carver, a pioneer in environmental and social thinking, believed that it was man's duty to interact with nature and produce food in order to help to feed growing and impoverished populations.