As reported by Michigan Farm News, “the Good Food for Michigan program released the Good Food Operators’ Field Guide and the Guide to Hosting Policymaker Site Visits, which will give schools, hospitals and other institutions the practical tools to increase the impact of their food purchasing, learn from others doing the work and demonstrate the value of local food to policymakers and community leaders.

“‘A school lunch is more than a meal — it can be an investment in Michigan agriculture, businesses and students,’ Tim Boring, director of MDARD, said in a statement. ‘Every institution has an opportunity to look at its food purchasing differently, and these guides are designed to help them figure out where to start.'”

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