Stories
Do you have a story of how Good Food impacted you, your family, or your community? Your stories are the best way to share the impact and importance of the Michigan Good Food Charter. Please let us know your story so we can share it loud and proud!
Recent News and Stories
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Michigan Good Food Charter Shared Measurement Project: An Update
Published on October 13, 2015
Project updates and next steps from the Michigan Good Food Charter Shared Measurement team. -
Michigan Youth Engage in Global Food Access and Food Security Issues
Published on September 16, 2015
On August 10th, twelve Michigan youth attended the first-ever World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute (WFP MIYI) event to learn about and engage in the related topics of food access, food security and feeding a growing global population. -
MIFMA to host 'Cooking Demonstrations and Safe Food Samples at Farmers Markets' trainings
Published on September 15, 2015
The Michigan Farmers Market Association, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, will be hosting four trainings throughout the state on Cooking Demonstrations and Safe Food Samples at Farmers Markets. -
Advancing Michigan farmers markets
Published on September 15, 2015
For over three years, MSU Extension has partnered with the Michigan Farmers Market Association to support the growth of our local food system. -
Grow it! Cook it! Eat it! Workshop series from MSU Extension
Published on September 14, 2015
The 'Grow it! Cook it! Eat it!' workshop series from MSU Extension offers informative, fun-filled workshops designed to guide you from garden to table. Register now! -
Michigan Farm to School Grant Program provides mini grants to Michigan schools
Published on September 14, 2015
The 20 grantees from 12 counties across Michigan will be planning and implementing farm to school programming that impacts nearly 25,000 students in both early education and K-12 programs. -
Good Food Life: Sam Larson
Published on September 14, 2015
Sam Larson, Executive Butcher, Montello Meat Market - Grand Rapids -
Hunger is not inevitable.
Published on September 14, 2015
The Food Bank Council of Michigan (FBCM) and their statewide network of member food banks are amassing a team of strategic partners who are determined not only to see hunger retreat, but rather ensure every person in Michigan becomes food secure. -
Kaleamazoo Chips: A Michigan Success Story
Published on September 14, 2015
Kaleamazoo Chips is one of many food businesses that is 'making it in Michigan.' -
Cultivate Michigan initiative promotes Michigan peppers by hosting a field trip
Published on August 24, 2015
Summer pepper season is well underway in Michigan! A recent Cultivate Michigan field trip in eastern Michigan highlighted the importance of the summer pepper crop to farmers, the versatility of the crop, and its value to institutional food purchasers. -
Farm Incubators are Growing Opportunities for Beginning Farmers in Michigan
Published on August 17, 2015
A farm incubator is a multi-grower project that looks to reduce barriers of entry to beginning farmers by providing new farmers with land, technical assistance, and resources they need to establish their own successful farm business. -
Profitability Bootcamp for Farmers
Published on August 12, 2015
A Profitability Bootcamp for Farmers will be held on September 2, 2015 from 11:30am to 4:15pm in Lansing, MI. Registration is free and lunch will be provided. -
Successful joint meeting of the Michigan Farm to Institution Network and Michigan Food Hub Network
Published on August 12, 2015
The meeting included updates from the respective networks, information about the newly-launched Michigan Good Food Fund and regional discussions about the opportunities and challenges of connecting the dots between supply and demand of local foods. -
Michigan FFA - Providing opportunities in agriculture and beyond
Published on August 12, 2015
107 schools in Michigan provide school-based agricultural education with FFA's three component education model: leadership development, classroom instruction, and Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE). -
Good Food Life: Deb Hamilton
Published on August 12, 2015
Deb Hamilton, Garden Starters Coordinator, edible flint - Flint, MI -
Muskegon Food Hub Operation Study: Growing the Regional Food System and Increasing Healthy Food Acce
Published on July 21, 2015
A new study looking at ways to grow Muskegon and the west Michigan lakeshore regional food system has offered recommendations for a food hub with identified core functions. -
Michigan Right to Farm Act, GAAMPs, Urban Livestock? What does it all mean?
Published on July 21, 2015
An informational article on the Michigan Right to Farm act, GAAMPs and a recent Michigan Urban Livestock report to help frame the urban livestock discussion. -
Farm to Early Childhood Programs Guide Published
Published on July 21, 2015
Published on June 12, 2015, the Farm to Early Childhood Programs: Step-by-Step Guide from CRFS provides tools and resources to help early childhood program providers of all types and sizes purchase and use local foods in their meals and snacks. -
Good Food Life: Janelle Mair
Published on July 21, 2015
Janelle Mair, Director of Grantmaking, Community Foundation for Muskegon County - Muskegon, MI -
Good Food Life: Jeremy Andrews
Published on June 11, 2015
Jeremy Andrews, Co-founder and Chief Excitement Officer (CEO), Sprout Urban Farm - Battle Creek, MI