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• Sanitation guidance vary by regulatory agency for small and very small meat and poultry establishments

  Published on November 20, 2019
  Areas of overlap exist among regulatory agencies for facility sanitation guidance in ready-to-eat facilities, but some are more stringent.

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  Food recalls: Are you following directions? – part 1

  Published on February 10, 2015
  We see food recalls in the news, but do we follow through to check if we have those items?

• New date mark guidelines for food labels

  Published on December 26, 2016
  Reduce food waste by following new date mark guidelines.

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  AFDO/Seafood Alliance HACCP Training Course to be held in December

  Published on October 3, 2016
  All commercial fish processors, staff required to take course if not currently certified.

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  Farm to School connects the cafeteria, classroom and community

  Published on October 3, 2014
  Celebrate National Farm to School Month.

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  Battle Creek community celebrated good food on Halloween

  Published on November 30, 2015
  The third annual Good Food Battle Creek Local Food Conference brought together eaters, farmers, and educators from the Battle Creek region.

• Food hubs link producers to new markets

  Published on March 5, 2012
  Food hubs help small-scale growers with business support, expanded customer base, logistics coordination and marketing efforts.

• Mobile food truck strategies

  Published on May 30, 2018
  Eli's Food Truck on the move.

• New guide connects local government decision-making and community health, safety and welfare

  Published on December 11, 2017
  Local policy, budgeting, infrastructure and partnership decisions affect immediate and future community health and individual wellness.

• Protecting young children from foodborne illness

  Published on December 29, 2015
  Half the estimated 48 million foodborne illness cases each year are children, help protect them with these tips.

• PH meter is an important tool for food processors

  Published on January 2, 2013
  Some food processors will need to check pH when making certain food products.

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  Seed Grants up to $6k Awarded to Six Michigan Local Food Councils

  Published on August 7, 2017
  The Michigan Local Food Council Network has awarded seed grants to six local food councils across Michigan. This is the second round of seed grants funded by the Network in 2017.

• Cottage Food Law basics to earn extra income

  Published on March 19, 2014
  Grow your budding food business this summer under the Cottage Food Law.

• 7 benefits of eating local foods

  Published on April 13, 2013
  Eating locally grown foods has many benefits for the consumer, grower and the community.

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  Right to Farm Site Selection GAAMP needs local government attention

  Published on November 19, 2019
  Site Selection GAAMP provides opportunity for local government to lead discussions about urban agriculture and local food production, and work to accommodate this economic activity.

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  Thumb Food Policy Council Food Summit

  Published on August 7, 2019
  Various individuals throughout the state met in the beginning of July 2019, to discuss our food system.

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  Juice industry regulations to concentrate on

  Published on December 12, 2018
  Manufacturers of packaged juice need state licensing, production in a commercial kitchen, correct labeling and most likely a food safety plan along with a Process Authority Review to sell their product in Michigan.

• Food Canning Establishment registration needed for some food processors

  Published on November 29, 2012
  Are you making low-acid, high-acid or acidified foods? You’ll need to register your kitchen.

• Inorganic arsenic levels in infant rice cereals: Action by the Food and Drug Administration

  Published on June 23, 2016
  What you need to know now about inorganic arsenic.

• New food product labels can lead to better informed consumers

  Published on June 23, 2016
  Understanding the new nutrition fact labels will assist in healthy eating/