University of Michigan Sustainable Food Systems Initiative builds food systems that are health-promoting, economically viable, equitable, & ecologically sound.
Join Food Literacy for All on Feb. 10 for a conversation on student food sovereignty! By centering student voices, we'll explore real-world examples of students envisioning and driving food systems transformation. https://t.co/czRfdrypKd
On Tuesday, Feb. 3, Jim Embry's talk will explore the power of imagination as a catalyst for social and ecological transformation. Through stories, insights, and practical examples, Embry will illustrate how communities are crafting regenerative and justice-centered futures. 🌍🌻
Join the third-annual Food as Resistance on Tuesday evening at the Michigan Union or virtually. Michigan Dining chefs will serve small plates meaningful to their culinary and cultural stories.
Livestream: https://t.co/KAlwXLKuhY
Food Literacy for All is back for another year of food systems learning, connections, and curiosity! The first class is tonight, Jan. 13 at 6:30 PM EST. Check out our exciting speaker line-up and register on our website for free: https://t.co/czRfdryXzL
🌽 Join us on March 18, 2025, for Austin Frerick's talk on Corruption in the Food System as part of UM Food Literacy for All. 🌍🍎 Let’s discuss the challenges and solutions in sustainable food systems.
📍 Virtual | Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00 PM
🌱✨ Mark your calendars! Join us on February 25, 2025, as Hannah Wittman dives into Agroecological Transitions for the UM Food Literacy for All series.
🗓️📍 Don’t miss this inspiring discussion on sustainable food systems!
#sustainablefoodsystems#agroecology#umich
🎉 Happy New Year’s Eve! 🌍✨ Start 2025 with purpose by joining a powerful conversation on Food Waste Solutions and creating a greener future together. 🌱💚
📲 Register here: 🔗 https://t.co/9rW4FZXDJ4
#FoodWaste#Sustainability#ZeroWaste#GreenFuture#FoodJustice
"The Power of Local Food Systems: How Chefs, Farmers, and Advocates Are Rebuilding America’s Food Economy" will explore how local food networks strengthen communities, boost sustainability, and transform how we eat.
Register: https://t.co/ukTZpcX6hU
Happy Holidays SFSI Community!
Register for 2025 Food Literacy for All in the link below to hear from impactful food systems leaders
https://t.co/ukTZpcWysm
On December 19th, from 4-6pm, Hatcher Graduate Library is hosting an event including food-themed displays. Culinary arts from around the globe and historical cookie cutters & presses with related recipes in 18th-20th century cookbooks. Check it out!
https://t.co/RVCWuNzbcp
SFSI is a vendor at the 3rd Annual #a2localfoodfest, a community celebration of Michigan food & farming, taking place on Thursday, September 26th from 5:00-8:00pm at the Ann Arbor Farmers Market! Come and join us for a night of food & fun!
Do you want to think about the future of food sovereignty in Detroit? A team at the University of Michigan’s School of Information is hosting paid focus groups with farmers and other stakeholders. Contact the Ginsberg Match Team at [email protected] to start connecting.
Are you looking for support around nutrition and food justice? Students in a graduate-level nutrition course are seeking internship placements where they can learn about the nutritional challenges facing your community. Apply here: https://t.co/jzOMSSQqxR
New Summer Course! Introducing "Unequal Harvests" exploring the cultural differences and social inequalities which permeate foodways. Sign up or share with someone interested!
In one week, professor Shelie Miller will host a trivia game show at EMA's annual IMPACT summit! Get a sneak peek of the event and learn how academia and media are joining forces to tell compelling stories and drive change:
https://t.co/SUwZoHa2Tk
Alumni Interview with @DrKMJandaThomte '15: Learn about how Katie got started in food systems work, the road to becoming a professor, and how to capitalize on being a student at U of M. https://t.co/YbdMwHUhG0
The TFS Fellows welcomed @USDA Deputy Under Secretary Stacy Dean to speak on "Leveraging the USDA to tackle nutrition insecurity and systemic racism in the food system.” https://t.co/CIiB3WovSM
The TFS Fellows are welcoming @USDA Deputy Under Secretary Stacy Dean, to speak on her career path from a @UMich student to working inside the federal government to advance @POTUS' agenda to improve nutrition assistance for struggling families and individuals.
UM-Dearborn student Tepfirah "Tee" Rushdan, Detroit's first director of urban agriculture, is working to grow community efforts toward food sustainability.
https://t.co/pTrmxqp9nA