2020 Michigan Good Food Summit - Farm to Institution: Pandemic Updates from the Field
October 20, 2020 - Caroline Michniak, Sarah Monte, John Fay, Larry Weber, Glenn Noffsinger, Xaviar Jaramillo, Carolyn Thomas, Keith Soster, Grant Fletcher, Janine Oberstadt
Print
EmailIn this challenging, ever-changing time for institutional foodservice operators and food suppliers, this MFIN Virtual Network Meeting brought together Foodservice professionals, farmers, food suppliers, and vendors as well as farm to institution supporters and advocates for learning, connecting, and celebrating.
As part of the Michigan Good Food Virtual Summit, this meeting agenda included:
- A virtual Michigan Apple Crunch celebration,
- A forum with foodservice professionals and food suppliers sharing first-hand updates from the field including adaptations to operations in response to the pandemic, and
- Space for attendees to connect with each other about adaptations, questions, needs, and offers.
Speakers in Updates from the Field include:
- Caroline Michniak, Eastern Market Partnership
- Sarah Monte, UP Food Exchange, and Marquette Food Co-op
- John Fay, Gordon Food Service
- Larry Weber, Food Bank Council of Michigan
- Glenn Noffsinger, Foodservice Consultant
- Xaviar Jaramillo, Spectrum Juvenile Services
- Carolyn Thomas, Macomb Intermediate School District (ISD)
- Keith Soster, University of Michigan Dining
- Grant Fletcher, Bronson Healthcare
- Janine Oberstadt, Creative Dining Services
The MFIN Management Team members who contributed to this webinar include:
- Colleen Matts, CRFS
- Mariel Borgman, MSU Extension
- Noel Bielaczyc, CRFS
- Garrett Ziegler, MSU Extension
- Abbey Palmer, MSU Extension
- Abby Harper, MSU Extension
- Zaire Parrotte, CRFS
- Lindsey Scalera, CRFS
