House leaders are preparing to go home Friday without bringing up for a vote a Farm Bill that passed with bipartisan support in its own House Agriculture Committee. Waiting until next year is unacceptable.
Farm Stand: Buying local for our students makes sense
The school year is about to start. And after the Republican and Democratic conventions, Congress will be back in session. Many are hoping Congress will resume debating the new Farm Bill, including provisions that could mean more fresh, local food for students in schools.
Double-Up Food Bucks Helps Shoppers Taste The Local Difference
A year ago, Kathie Maldonado couldn’t imagine eating food like this. Now, thanks to a new nonprofit program, Kathie can double her Bridge Card money up to $20 each shopping trip if she uses it to purchase groceries at participating farmers markets. That means $40 each visit for healthy food instead of just $20.
MLUI thanks supporters at Milliken Reception
MLUI honored the people who help carry out its important mission at its annual Milliken Reception.
New Local Food Website Donating to MLUI
Traverse Gourmet, a new northwest Lower Michigan food website, is donating 1 percent of its sales to MLUI.
Farm Bill Passes Senate
The U.S. Senate passed a historic Farm Bill Thursday, paving the way for an important fight in the House to preserve measures for conservation, local food economies, and healthy food for families and school children.