Faces of the Network
See the stories of Michigan farmers, processors, distributors and institutional buyers leading the way in supplying, sourcing and serving local food!
We will be regularly featuring Michigan farm-to-institution "champions" on our website. If you want to share your story, please contact us at info@cultivatemichigan.org!
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Jenice Momber
In her time as a school food service director, Jenice Momber is most proud of starting a farm to school program at her schools.
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Julia Darnton
MSU Extension Educator Julia Darnton works on many community food systems projects and is a valued member of the MFIN Outreach Subcommittee!
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Keith Soster
For Keith Soster, living in Michigan, the second most diverse state in the country in terms of crops that can be grown, makes implementing a farm to institution program at the University of Michigan an obvious choice.
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Maureen Husek
Maureen Husek is guided by her vision to empower patients and employees with healthy, sustainable food options.
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Megan Thompson
As MFIN Data Manager, Megan gets an inside look at the progress of Cultivate Michigan member institutions.
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Stephanie Ksionzyk
Stephanie Ksionzyk works for Honee Bear Canning and was a Michigan Farm to Institution Network advisory committee member.