Food System Economic Partnership

  

Education and Outreach

Purpose

Provide educational opportunities for residents of Southeast Michigan to learn about our current food system and the need for change.  We accomplish this by bringing consumers and producers together to gain a better understanding of each others needs.

 

Activities 

  • Host annual regional conference;
  • Produce quarterly newsletter;
  • Network with diverse groups across the state working for change in the food system;
  • Participate in marketing and networking opportunities to educate others about the mission of FSEP;
  • Attend various festivals and events to share the importance of Buying Local with residents of Southeast Michigan.
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What Can You Do?

The local food movement is gaining momentum across the region.  You can be a part of it.  Click here for information on how to eat locally and get involved in making a better food system in Southeast Michigan.

Events

FSEP Annual Conference

 

The local food movement is gaining momentum across the region.  You can credit this shift on tough economic times or the entrepreneurial spirit of Michiganders.  Any way you look at it, a focus on local food is a good things, as it strengthens our local economy, provides better nutritional opportunities and builds a sense of community in our region. 

 

The FSEP Education and Outreach Committee has begun planning for the 2010 conference to be held in Jackson County.  If you are interested in getting involved, contact Jennifer Fike for more information.

 

2009 Conference – Lenawee County

2008 Conference – Monroe County

2007 Conference – Washtenaw County

2006 Conference – Wayne County

 
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