News in Context The USDA has published an interesting report on food systems. The results can be used to “inform policy, investment and action towards more stable and sustainable food systems.” It outlines their research on affordability, availability, quality/safety,...
ABOVE: Photo courtesy of the National Farm to School Network. Momentum!By Christina Barkel, Food Equity SpecialistMore momentum is surging through farm to school work than ever before. At the recent National Farm to Cafeteria Conference—the 10th annual—success...
ABOVE: Jane Lively, farmer at The Lively Farm. This piece first published in the Traverse City Record-Eagle Agriculture Forum. Let’s say that somewhere in the world there’s a category titled “The Best That Good Governance Can Bring.” When we think of that...
The Michigan Legislature and governor’s office have agreed upon and signed a budget deal, and we wanted to take a moment to address that 10 Cents a Meal was not included in this year’s Michigan School Aid budget. MDE issued the following statement in its...
This article first published in the Traverse City Record-Eagle Ag Forum. A budget impasse in the Michigan Legislature means we are rapidly approaching a potential state government shutdown, and schools can’t properly plan their budgets for the year and take care of...
A note from Cassidy Hough, FoodCorps Service Member, from June 2025: “I had my last lesson EVER this morning. I started the class by announcing that it was the last lesson I'd ever have with them, and in the middle of my speaking someone yelled "GROUP HUG," and I was...