Food Economy

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Eastern Market looks ahead to the future with initiatives that aim to foster equitable development

Dorothy HernandezTuesday, May 28, 2019
Feature StoryLauren McGrier points to an El Club billboard advertising her Twerk x Tequila event. Economic Development

Next level nightlife: How 3 Detroiters are helping their city reinvent its after-hours scene

Imani MixonTuesday, May 07, 2019
Development NewsEastern Market Corporation. Photo by Marvin Shaouni. Economic Development

Detroit food industry comes together for jobs training program

MJ GalbraithTuesday, April 16, 2019
Feature StoryThe Mikulski hens. Photo by David Lewinski. Economic Development

Metro Detroiters play ‘chicken’ with city councils to legalize backyard fowl

Brian AllnuttTuesday, April 16, 2019
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Why food policy councils are essential to driving change in Michigan communities

Brian AllnuttTuesday, February 26, 2019
Feature StoryKelly Vallelunga's Long Valley Farm serves the communities of Battle Creek and Kalamazoo.

Michigan hoophouse program benefits farmers, families, and markets

Brian AllnuttTuesday, February 12, 2019
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These programs are demonstrating that Michigan food is the ultimate Rx for good health

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, February 05, 2019
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Initiatives look to bring healthier foods to independent grocery stores in Detroit and Flint

Brian AllnuttTuesday, January 29, 2019
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Michigan's pantries and small farms sow seeds of health equity

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, January 08, 2019
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Connecting customers with local farm fresh food is the job of the Michigan food hub

Al JonesTuesday, December 11, 2018
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New statewide program both feeds and educates Michigan students through locally-grown food

Al JonesTuesday, November 13, 2018
Feature StoryFrom left to right: Kamesha McDaniel, Barron McDaniel, and Dannesha Jackson Healthy Communities

Healthy eating choices at home builds successful family business at Detroit Green Carrot

Kate RoffTuesday, October 30, 2018
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Detroit foodies help to grow awareness of veganism in city's communities of color

Brittany HutsonMonday, October 01, 2018
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Jewish millennials reconnect with their Detroit roots through social activism

Maureen McDonaldTuesday, September 18, 2018
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