For generations, Southwest Michigan farmers have shaped the region's economy and identity, with the Benton Harbor Fruit Market (BHFM) serving as a key … [Read More...] about Southwest Michigan Study Explores How a Year-Round Marketplace Could Improve Food Access While Supporting Regional Agriculture
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Southwest Michigan Farmers & Producers - We Want to Hear From You
United Way of Southwest Michigan, Be Healthy Berrien, and regional partners are exploring whether a year-round local food market at the Benton Harbor Fruit Market could create new opportunities for local farmers, growers, and value-added food businesses.
We’re asking regional producers to complete a short survey to help inform this feasibility study and share perspectives on potential retail and commercial opportunities.
Your input will help shape what comes next! To take the survey, visit: newventureadvisors.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_09tC3bIWGPfPbZI
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Southwest Michigan Residents - Share Your Thoughts on Local Food Access
United Way of Southwest Michigan, Be Healthy Berrien, and regional partners are gathering community input to explore whether a year-round local food market at the Benton Harbor Fruit Market could improve access to fresh, local food across the region.
We’re inviting community members to complete a short survey about grocery shopping, food access, and fresh produce in Southwest Michigan.
Your input will help shape what comes next! To take the survey, visit: newventureadvisors.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eyUhJBC7e3d6SqO
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Southwest Michigan Farmers & Producers - We Want to Hear From You
United Way of Southwest Michigan, Be Healthy Berrien, and regional partners are exploring whether a year-round local food market at the Benton Harbor Fruit Market could create new opportunities for local farmers, growers, and value-added food businesses.
We’re asking regional producers to complete a short survey to help inform this feasibility study and share perspectives on potential retail and commercial opportunities.
Your input will help shape what comes next! To take the survey, visit: newventureadvisors.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_09tC3bIWGPfPbZI
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