NETWORK GOAL:
By 2020, the region’s food and farming systems are more resilient
and provide at least 20% of our region’s food.

Network Partners: MSU Extension, Michigan Land Use Institute, Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy, Grand Traverse Conservation District, Michigan State University, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Traverse Bay Economic Development Corporation, ISLAND, Neahtawanta Center, North Central Michigan College, Northwestern Michigan CollegeNorthwest Michigan Council of Governments, Oryana Natural Foods Market, Cherry Capital Foods, Honey Boy Bob, USDA, Telamon Corporation, Black Star Farms, James Bardenhagen Farm, Maple Crest Farm, Head Start, Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency, Traverse Bay Poverty Reduction Initiative, Great Start Traverse Bay/Manistee Collaborative, Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce, Grand Traverse County Health Department, Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department, Munson Medical Center, Northern Michigan Diabetes Initiative and many individuals.