Video: Heroes to Hives
Military veterans have unique needs. So do honeybees. Learn how a unique program called Heroes to Hives is connecting veterans and bees in a way that helps heal mental health challenges and strengthen bee communities.
Good Food
Across Michigan, neighbors build nutrition literacy and food security
A battery of initiatives across Michigan are working to reverse food insecurity. We share stories of how neighbors in Grand Rapids, Detroit, and across the state are learning about the sustainable value of healthy, locally grown foods.
Purple corn and “ugly” vegetables: how neighbors build sustainable urban farms
By building urban farms, two women in two different Michigan communities recognize the power of hard work, culturally-appropriate foods, sustainability...and why even ugly vegetables deserve to be eaten.
Year-round produce cultivates employment, food access, and economy in Michigan
Innovative methods in growing and preserving Michigan food boost the local food economy--and not just during traditional growing seasons. See how Michigan businesses capitalize on farm-quality produce year-round.
Michigan hoophouse program benefits farmers, families, and markets
Low-tech by design, the simple hoophouse helps extend the farmer’s growing season. Learn how one Michigan program supports hoophouse farms so growers can stock markets, schools, and institutions with farm-fresh food year round.
Good Michigan food: The ultimate Rx for good health
Michigan residents are learning about the strong connections between consuming healthful foods and better lifelong health. Programs in Traverse City, Grand Rapids, and Detroit are working to increase access to farm fresh foods so everyone, from kids to seniors, can enjoy better health.
Why a store on the corner doesn’t always mean healthy food on the table
In Michigan cities, corner grocery stores don’t always increase access to healthy produce. In Detroit and Flint, some researchers are taking a closer look at customer service as a barrier to food access.
Michigan food hubs make hospital food and the local food economy healthier
In Battle Creek and Kalamazoo, food hubs are getting locally-grown foods into the cafeterias and onto the trays of Bronson Hospital. At the same time, they’re supporting local farming economies and healthy communities.
How three Michigan groups use food to connect to culture
From Grand Rapids to Sault Ste. Marie to Detroit, Michigan organizations and activists are tapping into the value of community gardens, culturally relevant dishes and local resources to build community.
Michigan’s pantries and small farms sow seeds of health equity
Designed to help feed people in times of need, the community food pantry has instead contributed to illness. Now, some Michigan organizations are reworking the charitable food model to provide access to healthful farm-grown foods instead.
