The Michigan Good Food Charter

Kathryn ColasantiAcademic Specialist

C.S. Mott Group for Sustainable Food Systems at MSU

Kirsten SimmonsExecutive Director

Michigan Food Policy Council

Process to the Good Food Charter

12 Billion Pounds Needed in Mich.

Economic Development Potential

Opportunity: Good Food

WHAT IF… 10 Million Michigan Residents Had Good Food Daily?

Michigan Would Be the Place To Be

A dynamic blend of local direct; local indirect; regional; national and global

With criteria for “local”– If we can we should

To Develop a Locally-Integrated Food System in Michigan

The Time Has Come

Michigan in the 21st Century

We envision a thriving economy, equity and sustainability

for all of Michigan and its people through a food system rooted in local communities

and centered on good food—food that is healthy, green fair and affordable.

Michigan in the 21st Century

We have a diverse and resilient food system that protects our

cultural, ecological and economic assets.

All people have access to good, Michigan-grown

food, and our young people can thrive.

Our farms and food businesses sustain farmers,

owners and workers and contribute to vibrant

Michigan communities.

Thriving Economy

EquitySustainability

Goals for the Next Ten Years

MI institutions source 20% of food

from MIMI farmers

profitably supply 20% of all MI

markets and pay fair wages

Generate businesses at a rate that enables 20% of

MI food to come from MI

80% of MI residents will have good food access

100% of school meals and 75% of

schools selling food will meet MI

Nutrition Standards

MI schools will incorporate food &

ag into preK-12 curricula

The Food System: All Components Work Together

Supporting Michigan Farmers

Incentivizing Michigan Markets

Prioritizing Michigan Eaters

Realizing Economic Development through the Food System

Cultivating a Good Food Culture

What Can You Do?

• Review the charter• Identify candidates in your

area• Ask candidates what they

would do to support priorities that are important to you

• Post candidate responses on FoodSpeak listserv

• Plan a regional good food candidate discussion

• YOUR IDEAS

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