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A Call to Action for Sen. Stabenow

March 20, 2010 | By Diane Conners

Farm-to-school advocates ask her to sponsor innovative legislation...


A Good Food Road Show

January 5, 2010 | By Diane Conners

Chefs, agencies, grocers help strapped families “go local” at dinner table...


Region Sets Table for Healthier Kids

December 21, 2009 | By Diane Conners

Conference will boost “farm to school” local food programs...


Farm Markets Boost Sales via ‘Food Stamp’ Cards

July 1, 2009 | By Diane Conners

Move brings fresher fruits, veggies to families in need...


Obama Stimulus Targets Fresh, Local Food

March 19, 2009 | By Diane Conners

Guidelines encourage farm-to-school programs...


Lansing Passes a Farm-to-School Test

December 26, 2008 | By Diane Conners

New law eases restriction on buying local products for student cafeterias...


4-H, Farm-to-School Meet at County Fair

August 11, 2008 | By Diane Conners

Club’s tradition matches ‘subdivision kids’ interest in local food...


Programs Grow Local Food, New Farmers

July 21, 2008 | By Diane Conners

Young people learning, embracing entrepreneurial agriculture...


Keeping Up with the Jones, Tastefully

June 9, 2008 | By Diane Conners

One school inspires another to try serving local food...


Farm-to-School Success Stirring State Action

April 21, 2008 | By Diane Conners

Lawmakers, ag commission may make it easier to put local food on students’ plates...


Prosperous Farms, Well-Fed Kids:

February 7, 2008 | By Diane Conners

Conference to share schools’ local-food success secrets...


BATA? You Bet!

October 26, 2007 | By Diane Conners

It makes sense today, and even more sense tomorrow...


Making Room for Fresh Food, Healthier Communities

August 25, 2007 | By Diane Conners

Regional planning could boost budding local food economy...


Up North, It’s Local Food Time

June 4, 2007 | By Diane Conners

Farm guide expands, gains strong business support...


A Link to Farming’s Future

March 14, 2007 | By Diane Conners

Agencies help aspiring growers find land, good advice...


Way Better than Summer School!

December 2, 2006 | By Diane Conners

Students grow or pick, then sell and donate fresh produce...


Hospital Buys Local for Healthy Food, Economy

September 13, 2006 | By Diane Conners

Staff, customers rave over fresh food and friendly farmers...


'Farm Raisers' Make Cents for Schools

August 28, 2006 | By Diane Conners

It’s better than a candy sale, parents say...


Growers Taste Success with Farm Guide

June 18, 2006 | By Diane Conners

Little booklet powers big push for local food economy...


Farm Fresh School Lunches Can Cost More, but Worth It

March 24, 2006 | By Diane Conners

Local food sells itself...

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