BE HEALTHY BERRIEN
Working to build healthier places to live, work, learn, and play in Southwest Michigan.
The Southwest Michigan Local Food Council is a collective of advocates that takes evidence-based actions toward the development of an equitable regional food system that values local farmers and entrepreneurs.
About Us
Learn more about how the SWMI Local Food Council began and our team HERE.
Food Brand Project
Help us grow & support our Southwest Michigan agriculture!
Southwest Michigan Local Food Council (SWMLFC) is developing a local food brand and we’d be so grateful for your feedback.
Yes, it’s a quick survey. But it’s not boring! DEADLINE AUG 11.
The purpose of the food brand project is to promote the unique qualities that define Southwest Michigan agriculture, including its farmers. Our objective is to catalyze the Southwest Michigan food infrastructure and help grow the local economy.
Click the link below to vote on your favorite food brand name and tagline.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/K3WXH2W
To learn more about the project, contact dawnmarie.smith@uwsm.org
Council News
The Southwest Michigan Local Food Council is working with our three Working Groups on strategies to bring our strategic plan to life!
Find Local Food
Our region has a wide variety of great tastes to offer, so come explore all the good ways to eat well in Southwest Michigan and Eat Local Berrien!
Get Involved
We’d love to have you join us! Contact Us to:
- Become a partner or a volunteer on a Working Group
- Introduce your organization
- Start a conversation
Local Food Producer Spotlight
Here in Michigan’s great southwest we are lucky to be in a land abundant with farms, among these is Granor Farm, a certified organic produce and grain operation. What makes Granor stand out is not only their commitment to providing fresh, organic, local produce, but their robust outreach model that invites the community to come have memorable experiences on the farm.
Click HERE to meet Abra Berens of Granor Farms!