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September 09, 2008
Website Links for Finding Local Foods
Hi - Been a long time. These will be added to the wiki as well. Here is a list of Michigan Food Organizations that promote locally grown foods.
Food System Economic Partnership
URL: http://www.fsepmichigan.org
Mission: "Food System Economic Partnership (FSEP) was officially launched in early 2005 to identify economic opportunities and implement creative solutions to chronic issues relevant to the food system in the region."
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Michigan Market Maker
URL: http://mi.marketmaker.uiuc.edu/
Local Harvest
URL: http://www.localharvest.org/
Michigan Farmers Markets
URL: http://www.farmersmarkets.msu.edu/
Think Local First
URL: http://www.thinklocalfirst.net/
Mission: "Our mission is to support and cultivate locally-owned, independent businesses that are committed to making our community a healthier and more vibrant place to live."
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Slow Food Huron Valley
URL: http://www.slowfoodhuronvalley.com/
Mission: "Our mission is to lead a food revolution through education. Slow Food Huron Valley (SFHV) identifies and promotes culinary artisans and local producers in Washtenaw County who engage in sustainable agriculture and are committed to the viability of the land. By forming an educational network which connects local producers to consumers, we help preserve and cultivate the culinary heritage of Southeastern Michigan and celebrate traditional Midwestern hospitality."
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Posted by cseeman at September 9, 2008 08:41 AM