THE MICHIGAN GOOD FOOD CHARTER

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1 THE MICHIGAN GOOD FOOD CHARTER Kathryn Colasanti September 22, 2015

2 (POLL) HAVE YOU HEARD OF THE MICHIGAN GOOD FOOD CHARTER? A. No B. Yes, but I don t know much about it C. Yes, I know a little about it D. Yes, I could give this presentation

3 GOOD FOOD AS AN OPPORTUNITY Healthy -It provides nourishment and enables people to thrive Green - It was produced in a manner that is environmentally sustainable Fair - No one along the supply line was exploited for its creation Affordable - All people have access to it Spur Economic Development & Improve Public Health

4 GOOD FOOD CHARTER DEVELOPMENT PROCESS Oct. 2009: Convene 5 work groups 2011: Continued promotion and implementation Feb. 2010: Michigan Good Food Summit July-Dec. 2010: Promotion, endorsements, media, local mtgs March May 2010 : Public comment and review period June 2010: Release Michigan Good Food Charter

5 MICHIGAN GOOD FOOD CHARTER Introduction to the importance of addressing food system issues Vision and roadmap 6 goals 25 agenda priorities

6 SIX GOALS FOR 2020 MI institutions source 20% of food from MI MI schools will incorporate food & ag into prek-12 curricula MI farmers profitably supply 20% of all MI markets and pay fair wages 100% of school meals and 75% of schools selling food will meet MI Nutrition Standards Generate businesses at a rate that enables 20% of MI food to come from MI 80% of MI residents will have good food access

7 VISION STATEMENT We envision a thriving economy, equity and sustainability for all of Michigan and its people through a food system rooted in local communities and centered on Good Food - food that is healthy, green fair and affordable.

8 GOOD FOOD CHARTER DEVELOPMENT PROCESS Oct. 2009: Convene 5 work groups : Communication, Tracking, Partnerships Feb. 2010: Michigan Good Food Summit July-Dec. 2010: Promotion, endorsements, media, local mtgs March May 2010 : Public comment and review period June 2010: Release Michigan Good Food Charter

9 COLLECTIVE IMPACT FRAMEWORK Common Agenda Backbone Organization Network of Networks Shared Measurement Constant Communication Reinforcing Activities

10 Michigan Food Systems Partnership Ecosystem Achieving health, economic, and equity goals. Supporting the Michigan Good Food Charter.

11 WHO S INVOLVED? Food Businesses (48) Universities (21) Economic Development Agencies (8) Other Businesses (30) Faith Based Groups (4) Farms and Farm Associations (55) Gov t (17) Farmers Markets (23) Individuals (511) Food Banks (8) Schools (24) Health Providers (31) Nonprofits (104) Foundations (3)

12 I SUPPORT GOOD FOOD BY

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15 VALUE OF THE CHARTER Provides a shared vision Springboard for state networks Framework for 15+ local food councils around the state Lends credibility to the work Brings in new organizations Engages state agencies Leverages funding Nearly 900 supporters

16 LESSONS LEARNED: SUCCESSES Recruiting people within diverse networks Minimizing barriers to participation Directly engaging a broad group of people Supporting advocates Minimizing claims of ownership

17 LESSONS LEARNED: CHALLENGES Be realistic about the audience Think long-term leadership, engagement, funding Incorporate process for measuring progress from the outset Identify multiple opportunities for involvement Need more staff time Importance of diversifying leaders Need to address racial equity

18 NEW RESOURCE Common themes across food system initiatives Investing time Building trust Being strategic about communication Using stories as strategy and evaluation Tracking economic impact and other metrics Engaging diverse stakeholders _change

19 INITIATIVE COORDINATION Monthly Newsletter Biennial Report Cards Biennial Summits Campaign for Supporters

20 SHARED MEASUREMENT Conduct Interviews (N=44) Stakeholder Survey (N=71) Analysis Code interviews and review current measures Analyze results of survey Develop preliminary report Consensus building workshop Advisory Committee and Research Team Advisory Committee meetings and edits/input Short list of key indicators for pilot Pilot Phase I: training, capacity Pilot Phase II: Implement pilot of shared measures

21 SHARED MEASUREMENT Healthy Food Access Value of secondary data easily digestible format Economic Impact Training opportunities for stakeholders Institutional Procurement

22 NETWORKS AND KEY PROJECTS Livestock Workgroup

23 WHERE WE RE HEADING Supporting local food councils Strengthening synergies between networks Supporting beginning farmers Raising up new leaders Racial equity Policy? Thinking beyond 2020

24 PLACE BASED WORK The unique features of each place are what dictate the strategy. Margaret Adamek, Minnesota Food Charter

25 Get in touch!

26 Thank you!

27 (POLL) WHAT IS YOUR REACTION TO THESE EFFORTS IN MICHIGAN? Choose one: A. Wisconsin has a lot of similar things already happening. B. Initiatives and networks like these don t make sense in Wisconsin at this time. C. It would be great to start initiatives and networks like these in Wisconsin.