The Charter: A Vision and Roadmap
The Michigan Good Food Charter is a roadmap for a food system that is rooted in local communities and centered on good food. The charter outlines six goals to advance the vision by 2020.
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George Washington Carver: A Man of Science and Environmental Justice
Dr. Carver, a pioneer in environmental and social thinking, believed that it was man’s duty to interact with nature and produce food in order to help to feed growing and impoverished populations. Much of his life’s work was focused around the mission of creating integrated, sustainable food systems.
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Food Hub Filling Up
The Grand Traverse Food Innovation Hub (GTFA) is filling up with new food businesses in Traverse City! The facility is designed to accelerate the growth of local food businesses and make lasting impacts on the regional economy.
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MI food hub managers receive scholarships for University of Vermont Food Hub Management program
Food hubs play a critical role in connecting local farmers to local markets. The second year of the University of Vermont Food Hub Management Certificate program welcomed several Michiganders.
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Detroit Students Transform Their Lives through Food and Entrepreneurship
Detroit Food Academy uses food and social entrepreneurship as a way to provide students with tools to become confident and holistic leaders in their lives, schools, and communities.
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Good Food Life: Angela Dagle
Angela Dagle, Membership Director, FoodLab Detroit - Detroit
Good Food Is:
Healthy - It provides nourishment and enables people to thrive
Green - It was produced in a manner that is environmentally sustainable
Fair - No one along the supply chain was exploited for its creation
Affordable - All people have access to it
