News
and Information on
Organic & Sustainable Farming
(June 24, 2010)
EATING SMART Healthy Local Food in Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools
by Christopher B. Bedford
The Grand Traverse Area Catholic
Schools recently evolved themselves in a pioneering school lunch
program. Chris Bedford produced a 4 minute video portraying the
leadership role of Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools under
superintendent Michael Buell in bringing fresh, healthy local food to
900 students. To view the video visit www.vimeo.com/12714576.
If you would like a DVD of the completed segment, please contact me at [log in to unmask].
The Cottage Food Bills and the Maple Syrup/Honey exemptions
from licensure for firms under $15000 in sales have passed the house.
The
votes are as follows:
- House Bill 5280 just
passed the House. The vote was 104-0.
- House Bill
5837 just passed the House. The vote was 104-0.
- House Bill 5843 just
passed the House. The vote was 104-0.
All
three bills will now go to the Senate for their consideration.
Questions
contact:
Byron S. Beerbower
Compliance Manager
Michigan
Department of Agriculture
Food and Dairy Division
Phone: (517)241-0934
Email:
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