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FSEP In The NewsClick on the News Articles, Press Releases and Links below to learn more about the work FSEP is doing in Southeast Michigan. MSU Extension for the 21st century will move Michigan forward As Michigan begins to reshape its economy and look towards green jobs, work of organizations like FSEP will be critical to moving our state forward.
From Planter to Pasture to Plate Excerpt: If every household in Michigan spent only ten dollars a week on Michigan-produced food, it would keep nearly 40 million dollars within the state every week. According to the National Restaurant Association, 70 percent of adults say they are more likely to visit a restaurant that offers locally produced food items, and 76 percent want healthier menu offerings. With Michigan being the most diverse agricultural-offering state, only behind California, the local food movement sounds like a success for all involved: from the farmers and growers, to the restaurant owners and operators, down to consumers enjoying fresh and local fare. Community Foundation awards $1 million to quality of life efforts Editor's Notebook: Fresh produce for students shows good taste Program supplies fresh produce from Jackson-area farms to students Local-grown farm goods in demand Nonprofit helps Michigan farmers' business grow Food System Economic Partnership information meeting Taking Care of Business Series: Workshops for Small Businesses 'Locavore' food movement growing strong in Ann Arbor area Five-county partnership works to get local crops into local markets Executive Profile: Jennifer Fike Executive director, Food System Economic Partnership Extension, the Land-Grant Mission, and Civic Agriculture: Cultivating Change Guest Opinion: MSU programs bring jobs, businesses to Southeast Michigan Five-county partnership works to get local crops into local markets (This was originally in the Adrian Daily Telegram) Ann Arbor 'greenbelt' to support small growers Meeting Watch: County Board (3 Dec 08) Local Foods Showcased at Farm Show Nov. 8 GREEN SPACE: Program links local food to local schools Ann Arbor area dining spots buying more from local farmers Local fresh: Ann Arbor nonprofit helps Michigan farmers grow Earth Day offers a world of good Come to the Table - April 13, 2008-WJR (podcast) Description: What goes into building a strong, sustainable local food system, and why is this so important? Learn about the Food System Economic Partnership and some of its projects such as urban gardens; and celebrate the season with a Slow Food Spring Feast. Guests include Michael Score of Michigan State University Extension, Susan Schmidt of The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village, and Nick Seccia, Executive Chef of The Henry Ford. School Food Purchases Under $100,000: Exempt from Formal Competitive Bidding |
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