Local farms also offer health benefits to our community, because they allow people to “make healthy food choices” -a favorite adage among health professionals, served up as an elusive magic bullet cure to obesity and chronic disease. But that good advice isn’t always realistic when so many people in our region and state can’t afford those healthy choices.
First, I have to apologize to the entire class. It wasn’t me, it was Principal Peter who canceled the last two sessions—because our air conditioning broke down. All I gotta say is, back when I went to school, we didn’t even have air conditioning. But let’s try to...
This week our friends at the Michigan Department of Education did a momentous thing: They’ve asked 166 school districts to apply for funds to buy locally grown fruits and vegetables for our kids’ tummies-and for their brains and their health.
Many Michigan farmers will sell significantly more fruits and vegetables to Michigan schools this fall, thanks to a new, cutting-edge law championed by area legislators. And if those champions have their way, our farmers could eventually be selling even more of their fresh produce to schools across the state.
Traverse House Clubhouse is a supportive space for members of our community who face mental health issues. With members visiting daily for meals and pantry offerings, there is ample opportunity to provide quality nutrition and health education on a consistent basis. And, it makes Traverse House a great choice for the 2016 “Building Healthy Communities” grant through Taste the Local Difference®.
We’ve officially announced the major northern Michigan passenger rail study that will explore regular service between Ann Arbor and the Petoskey and Traverse City areas. The announcement took place last week at press conference along the tracks at Traverse City’s former train depot.