The Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) has a long history of working with the residents of Washtenaw County to protect and preserve natural resources. They provide critical services to farmers of every scale that improve farm sustainability and financial stability. These services greatly enhance local farmers’ ability to provide fresh, healthy food to the community […]
Thanks to Pour for More, a collaborative micro-grant program, a pint of beer benefits injured birds of prey and a smoothie helps teach children’s gardening classes. By making a mindful purchase when visiting select local beverage establishments in Northern Michigan, all these ideas become reality with the help of this program. Pour For More utilizes […]
Local food councils bring the community together to promote the well-being of their local food system. The newly formed Northeast Michigan Food & Farming Network (NEMFFN) envisions a future where all people in the area have access to food that is fresh and regionally grown, priced fairly for the farmer, and produced in a way which […]
As you plan for funding to strengthen our local food system and improve access to healthy food, please keep us in mind. We want to help support the success of your funding applications! Please don’t hesitate to reach out for a letter of support, consulting ideas, or a quote for marketing tools to build into your budget. […]
The 17th annual Michigan Family Farms Conference is coming up fast and is an event you won’t want to miss! Each year, the conference offers beginning, small-scale, and culturally diverse farmers a chance to network, learn, and build sustainable family farms. It is an energizing, hands-on event featuring multiple tracks of breakout sessions plus a […]
Come share your voice with the Michigan Farmers Union! Once a year, this grassroots, member-driven organization gathers to discuss policy recommendations on the local, state, and national level. Some of the issues on the table this year will be foreign ownership of farmland, 10 Cents a Meal, and dairy supply management.
Love buying from local businesses, but wonder how you can do more to support the local food economy? Join Growing Hope and Revalue for Food Funders on Thursday December 5th from 6:30 – 8 PM to learn how you can support burgeoning local food businesses.
We’re excited to introduce Rob Heath, our new Southeast Michigan Local Food Marketing Rep! He is excited to connect with local food businesses throughout the Metro Detroit Area. Get to know him here!
Food can be confusing for anyone, but as a mom, it’s even more complicated. I’m constantly attempting to achieve balance between what’s healthiest for my family and what my boys are willing to eat, which changes often. And I don’t always succeed, despite good intentions. My oldest regularly requests mac and cheese, while the toddler […]
In Michigan, 1,369,250 people are struggling with hunger – and of them, 345,130 are children. In fact, according to the Feeding America network’s 2017 study, people facing hunger in Michigan are estimated to report needing $652,838,000 more per year to meet their food needs.