Bring on the Beans
10 Cents a Meal encourages food service directors to purchase Michigan dried beans for students!
Bringing the Farm to the Lunchtray: F2S in Northeast Michigan
The future of farm-to-school is bright in Northeast MIchigan! Learn about the efforts of schools on the Sunrise Side.
Connecting Western U.P. Students with Local Food
Farm to School (F2S) isn’t a new concept but has gained significant traction in recent years. In fact, the 2023 Farm Bill includes specific policy priorities which include…
Farm to School Blossoms in the Western U.P.
The Western U.P. Planning and Development Region and local community partners are bridging the gap between farms and schools.
Spotlight on Michigan Food Hubs
Spread out across Michigan from the UP to Detroit, there are at least 12 food hubs supporting the region’s farms and food businesses. Get to know these hubs!
Celebrating our Community Partnerships
In addition to working with individual food businesses, we partner with organizations who are fostering a stronger, more equitable local food system.
Take a Hike! with Dreamgoats
The cold weather is arriving in Michigan, but that doesn’t stop Dreamgoats from enjoying the great, wintry outdoors. Since July of this year and throughout November and December,…
Celebrating Farm to School Month with Pop-up Farmers Markets!
Crisp apples, pumpkins, fresh cut flowers, and rainbow carrots are a few items that crowded the gym of seven elementary schools this month. Also included were guest chickens,…
Posen’s Got More than Potatoes!
“How’d we end up getting this fancy lettuce? This stuff is good!” exclaimed a Posen High School student walking through the cafeteria line one day.
Norconk Farm
Harry Norconk is weighing asparagus when I arrive at Norconk Farms. Asparagus season is in full swing and he doesn’t have time to sit and chat, so instead…