The Michigan Budget Just Lost 10 Cents
Michigan’s 2026 budget keeps universal free school meals but cuts the 10 Cents a Meal program, which connected schools with Michigan-grown produce. Groundwork Center’s Jen Schaap shares how this small investment made a big impact on kids, farms, and communities—and how advocates can take action to restore it.
The Ypsi SNAP Gap Steps In
When federal food assistance is delayed, Ypsilanti’s local food community steps up. The Ypsi SNAP Gap program, led by Growing Hope and the Ypsilanti Farmers Markets, provides $40 in market tokens each week for Bridge Card users, ensuring southeast Michigan residents can access fresh, local food through March 2026.
Centering Farmworkers: an Interview with Not Our Farm
In Michigan’s peak growing season, it’s vital to recognize the people behind our food: farmworkers. We spoke with Not Our Farm, a nonprofit farmworker storytelling project, about their mission to uplift and protect non-owner farmworkers. Learn how NOF builds power, addresses workplace injustices, and advocates for farmworker rights—ensuring ethical food systems that care as much for workers as they do for the food we eat.
Let’s Talk Food Trucks: 3 Michigan Recommendations from the TLD Team
Summer in Michigan means it’s food truck season! We’re spotlighting standout trucks across the state—from Bear Creek’s Black Garlic Sauce in Petoskey to Ypsilanti’s mission-driven Fed Up Ministries. Find your next food truck with our recommendations.
Let’s Talk About Farm Stress
Farmers face a suicide rate at almost twice the rate of other professions. Here’s how MSU Extension is helping this crisis.
Funding the Fight to End Childhood Hunger
Michigan Farm Bureau stands behind farmers making moves to end childhood hunger.
‘Farmland: Food, Justice, and Sovereignty’ Makes Agriculture Art at the MSU Broad Museum
Explore food justice topics through art with the newest exhibition at MSU’s Broad Museum.
Michigan Food Business Demographics by the Numbers (and How to Support a More Diverse Food Economy)
How diverse are food industries in Michigan? Here’s the numbers, and how to support a more diverse food economy.
Growing Hope Awards Inaugural Sprout Grants
Growing Hope is supporting Ypsilanti gardens with ‘Sprout’ grants — here’s what they’ll accomplish in the community!
Everything You Need To Know About The New Detroit People’s Food Co-op!
Discover everything you need to know about becoming a member of Detroit People’s Food Co-op!