Macomb Food Initiatives Group

Local food system builds economy and community leaders of the future

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Economic Development, Local Food by Dan Barclay

Local food produced seasonally and for sale at farmer’s markets and natural food stores is as affordable as non-local food sold in supermarkets.

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Economic Development, Farmers' market by Dan Barclay

When we buy local food and other local products the positive impact of our locally spent dollars is up to four (4) times as great as it would be if we purchased items in a Big Box store that were made thousands of miles away. This is according to a recent report by the Urban [...]

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Economic Development by Dan Barclay

Voting with your fork and eating local results in more support for local farmers and your local economy.

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Economic Development, Events, In the news, Local Foods Dinners by Dan Barclay