Michigan’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development announced a $498,850 grant to the Greater Flint Health Coalition on October 13 for a partnership supporting beginning farmers and local food access.
Planned assistance includes education on obtaining farmland, meeting regulatory requirements and operating a farm business. The department says grants will also help new farmers pay for certifications, staffing, equipment, infrastructure and supplies.
The coalition will work with Flint Innovative Solutions to expand use of the Flint Eats app, which provides information about healthy eating and local food resources. The funding also supports the Flint and Genesee Food Policy Council and the Multicultural Food Sovereignty Network.
