The Good Food for Michigan Project aims to expand the number of Michigan institutions purchasing local food, in order to benefit the health and well-being of people, animals, and the planet. By uplifting values-based procurement practices aligned with the Michigan Good Food Charter, this project will boost local agriculture economies and create long-term changes that support a healthier Michigan. Good Food for Michigan is a partnership between the Center for Good Food Purchasing, Michigan Department for Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), and Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems (CRFS).
In March 2026, May Tsupros, Director of Farm to Institution Programs at CRFS had a conversation with Melanie Tran, the new Michigan Impact Manager at the Center for Good Food Purchasing, to learn more about this project. Tsupros and Tran have worked in collaboration on several projects and will continue to closely partner with Michigan food systems to work across the state.
