UM Sustainable Food Systems Initiative

University of Michigan Sustainable Food Systems Initiative builds food systems that are health-promoting, economically viable, equitable, & ecologically sound.

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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

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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. 🌍🌻

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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

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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

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🌽 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

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🌱✨ 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

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🎉 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

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"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

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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

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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

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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!

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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.

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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

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New Summer Course! Introducing "Unequal Harvests" exploring the cultural differences and social inequalities which permeate foodways. Sign up or share with someone interested!

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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

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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

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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

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Any Traverse City friends? There will be a viewing of Common Ground on Aprill 22nd up north.
Details here: https://t.co/VbUtMr2Hd1

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Join us tomorrow, April 19th!

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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.

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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