Good Food for Michigan Project

Every dollar spent on local food generates nearly twice the benefits for Michigan's economy compared to money spent on food from other states.

The Good Food for Michigan project connects farmers across the state to local institutions that serve food every day, providing new, consistent, sustained demand for their crops, livestock and products.

How it works

By working directly with Michigan farmers and institutions to cultivate collective buying networks, this project aims to strengthen food supply chains and promote a culture of Good Food Purchasing throughout the state.

Grants

Financial support to institutions will be used to help purchase locally grown products, invest in kitchen equipment to process local food, train staff and support supply chain costs, including delivery and processing logistics.

Training and Technical Assistance

Institutions will receive technical assistance and training, as well as procurement resources to invest their purchasing power in our communities.

Connections

Local farmers and food producers will gain access to new networks and connections with buyers to gain a steady, reliable revenue source.

The project is a partnership between institutions, farmers, food distributors, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Department (MDARD), the Center for Good Food Purchasing, and Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems.