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Snyder Samples Traverse' Local Food Efforts

March 16, 2012 | By Diane Conners

Menu offered Farm to School, a ‘dime’ campaign, reading to kids...


State Bill Sparks Worries Over Local Farm to School Programs

April 13, 2011 | By Diane Conners

Privatizing cafeterias could hamper food buying, preparation, innovation...


On the Road to Farm Prosperity in N.W. Michigan

February 16, 2011 | By Diane Conners

Summit sees signs of success for nascent local food economy...


For Some Kids, Farm to School a Health Lifeline

February 3, 2011 | By Diane Conners

Programs also boost local farms, change children’s tastes...


A Bridge to Better Food:

December 22, 2010 | By Diane Conners

Businesses, farm markets, agencies help families buy fresh, healthy fare...


Wanted: Fresh, Healthy Food for Kids

December 8, 2010 | By Diane Conners

Grand Vision group builds local economy with region’s bounty...


Onekama School Finds Recipe for Success

November 19, 2010 | By Diane Conners

Cafeteria’s local food pleases students, parents, teachers, and bean counters...


A Call to Action for Sen. Stabenow

March 20, 2010 | By Diane Conners

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

Gardens Fed by Community

Blog Archive | January 26, 2010 | By Diane Conners

Now, the words “community” and “garden” are transforming lives across the country, and a special event in Traverse City on Sunday, Jan. 31 highlights “The Promise of Gardens: How Gardens Build Community, Feed Us All and Reconnect Us to Nature,” featuring ...


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...

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