Teaching kitchens are at the crossroads of the food as medicine movement
Over my 30 year career as a food and nutrition professional, I’ve never felt more relevant and “hip” than I do right now. The field of “food and nutrition” is having its biggest moment in years. Food is THE topic of conversation in nearly every area of dietetics and...
Key takeaways from the recent National Farm to Cafeteria Conference
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...
What does an equitable farm bill mean for Michigan’s rural farmers?
ABOVE: Caitlin McSweeney-Steffes, farmer at Danu Hof Farm—a good farm bill is essential to sustaining her family and their farm. Photo courtesy Michigan Economic Development Corporation. A Farm Dream Just north of Mancelona, Michigan, along the US131 corridor sits the...
What does an equitable farm bill mean for Michigan’s farmers?
ABOVE: Leisa Eckerle, The Eckerle Farm. Photo courtesy of Leelanau Ticker. I sat on the front porch of my home and watched as the first signs of autumn made themselves known. While the leaves gently floated off of the trees around me, I listened as Leisa Eckerle...
Our children and our farmers need us to fight for 10 Cents a Meal funding
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...