June 2026

Michigan expands local food initiatives to connect farmers with communities

2026-06-04T15:02:27+00:00

As reported by Sophia Murphy of WZMQ CBS 19 News, growing demand for locally sourced food is creating new opportunities for farmers while highlighting the need for stronger food distribution networks. “The Michigan Department of [...]

Michigan expands local food initiatives to connect farmers with communities2026-06-04T15:02:27+00:00

May 2026

Flint, UP food hubs selected to pilot Good Food for Michigan Project collaboration

2026-05-25T15:24:48+00:00

As reported by Nicole Heslip of Brownfield Ag News on May 21, 2026, the Good Food for Michigan Project has announced its first grants to expand institutional local food access through regional food hubs. Brian [...]

Flint, UP food hubs selected to pilot Good Food for Michigan Project collaboration2026-05-25T15:24:48+00:00

Op-Ed by Dawn Pully, Bendle Public Schools: Good Food is a win for students, farmers and communities in Michigan

2026-05-21T14:27:01+00:00

In an op-ed published May 20, 2026, in the Detroit News, Dawn Pully of Bendle Public Schools shares her firsthand perspective on the Good Food for Michigan project as a “win-win-win” for the school community, farmers, [...]

Op-Ed by Dawn Pully, Bendle Public Schools: Good Food is a win for students, farmers and communities in Michigan2026-05-21T14:27:01+00:00

Community Action Agency gets grant through new Good Food for Michigan Project

2026-05-19T16:49:35+00:00

As reported by Sault Ste. Marie News, the Chippewa Luce Mackinac Community Action Agency (CLMCAA) is among the first grant recipients of the new Good Food for Michigan Project, which is focused on bringing more [...]

Community Action Agency gets grant through new Good Food for Michigan Project2026-05-19T16:49:35+00:00

Agency gets grant to bring more Michigan-grown food to seniors

2026-05-18T14:22:56+00:00

As reported by SooLeader.com, the Chippewa Luce Mackinac Community Action Agency (CLMCAA) in the Upper Peninsula is among the first grant recipients of a new Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) program focused [...]

Agency gets grant to bring more Michigan-grown food to seniors2026-05-18T14:22:56+00:00

UP agency among first awarded new state grant bringing locally grown food to seniors

2026-05-18T14:22:30+00:00

As reported by Alexandria Bournonville of My UP Now – WBUP/WJMN, the Chippewa Luce Mackinac Community Action Agency (CLMCAA) is notably among the first grant recipients of the state’s new Good Food for Michigan Project: [...]

UP agency among first awarded new state grant bringing locally grown food to seniors2026-05-18T14:22:30+00:00

MDARD’s new Good Food for Michigan Project awards grant to U.P. initiative to bring locally grown food to seniors

2026-05-14T14:12:48+00:00

MDARD's new Good Food for Michigan Project awards grant to U.P. initiative to bring locally grown food to seniors Upper Peninsula community advocate among first recipients of new ag initiative to bring Michigan-grown food to [...]

MDARD’s new Good Food for Michigan Project awards grant to U.P. initiative to bring locally grown food to seniors2026-05-14T14:12:48+00:00

Genesee County school district receives grant to bring local food to cafeterias

2026-05-12T20:39:34+00:00

As reported by MLive Advance Local Express Desk, Bendle Public Schools is among the first recipients of a new state grant program designed to connect Michigan-grown food with institutions that serve thousands of residents daily. [...]

Genesee County school district receives grant to bring local food to cafeterias2026-05-12T20:39:34+00:00

Grant helps Bendle Public Schools serve more fresh food to students

2026-05-12T20:30:35+00:00

As reported by Ryan Jeltema of ABC 12 News, Bendle Public Schools has received a nearly $26,000 grant to increase Michigan-grown food in its cafeterias through the Good Food for Michigan Project. The grant will [...]

Grant helps Bendle Public Schools serve more fresh food to students2026-05-12T20:30:35+00:00

Good Food for Michigan taps Genesee County school district for new grant program to get more local food to students

2026-05-07T20:14:48+00:00

Good Food for Michigan taps Genesee County school district for new grant program to get more local food to students Grant from new MDARD initiative to allow Bendle Public Schools to add locally grown food [...]

Good Food for Michigan taps Genesee County school district for new grant program to get more local food to students2026-05-07T20:14:48+00:00
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