More Michigan restaurants are putting sustainability into practice with a focus on employment equity, reducing waste, and sourcing local. But this commitment takes time, money, and people ― and restaurant owners may find themselves in short supply of all three.
More than 20 Produce Prescription Programs operating across the state are helping people improve their diets by giving them access to fresh fruits and vegetables.
Military veterans have unique needs. So do honeybees. Learn how a unique program called Heroes to Hives is connecting veterans and bees in a way that helps heal mental health challenges and strengthen bee communities.
We follow a Grand Rapids-based effort to ensure that farm workers who help produce Michigan’s diverse crops of fruits and vegetables can do their jobs without exploitation or unfair treatment. Learn what the Fair Food Pledge is all about.
By building urban farms, two women in two different Michigan communities recognize the power of hard work, culturally-appropriate foods, sustainability...and why even ugly vegetables deserve to be eaten.
A battery of initiatives across Michigan are working to reverse food insecurity. We share stories of how neighbors in Grand Rapids, Detroit, and across the state are learning about the sustainable value of healthy, locally grown foods.
From establishing equitable policies to planning farmers market events, the food policy council is a support system for the local food economy. Detroit and Washtenaw councils work locally and collaborate to address statewide issues, too.
Innovative methods in growing and preserving Michigan food boost the local food economy--and not just during traditional growing seasons. See how Michigan businesses capitalize on farm-quality produce year-round.
Low-tech by design, the simple hoophouse helps extend the farmer’s growing season. Learn how one Michigan program supports hoophouse farms so growers can stock markets, schools, and institutions with farm-fresh food year round.
Michigan residents are learning about the strong connections between consuming healthful foods and better lifelong health. Programs in Traverse City, Grand Rapids, and Detroit are working to increase access to farm fresh foods so everyone, from kids to seniors, can enjoy better health.
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