FARM TO INSTITUTION STORIES FROM THE FIELD
MICHIGAN GOOD FOOD SUMMIT SESSION RECORDING
In this challenging, ever-changing time for institutional food service operators and food suppliers, this Michigan Farm to Institution Network Virtual Network Meeting brought together Food service professionals, farmers, food suppliers and vendors as well as farm to institution supporters and advocates for learning, connecting, and celebrating.
As part of the Michigan Good Food Virtual Summit, this meeting agenda was a special one including:
A virtual Michigan Apple Crunch celebration,
A forum with food service professionals and food suppliers sharing first hand updates from the field including adaptations to operations in response to the pandemic, and
Space for attendees to connect with each other about adaptations, questions, needs, and offers.
Updates from the Field provided by:
Caroline Michniak, Eastern Market Partnership
Sarah Monte, UP Food Exchange and Marquette Food Co-op
John Fay, Gordon Food Service
Larry Weber, Food Bank Council of Michigan
Glenn Noffsinger, Foodservice Consultant
Xaviar Jaramillo, Spectrum Juvenile Services
Carolyn Thomas, Macomb Intermediate School District (ISD)
Keith Soster, University of Michigan Dining
Grant Fletcher, Bronson Healthcare
Janine Oberstadt, Creative Dining Services
