Colasanti & simmons Good Food Charter
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Transcript of Colasanti & simmons Good Food Charter
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
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors
Thank you!