Good Food Kalamazoo (GFK) is a collaboration among representatives from four local agencies working toward a healthy local food system in Kalamazoo County. Our partners are:

The goal of GFK is to engage and empower our community to provide itself with food that is healthy, green, fair, and affordable. Our current focus is the 2012/13 Food & Farm Bill, our nation’s largest piece of legislation concerning the food we eat.

While our individual organizations have different focuses, we share three goals stated in the Michigan Good Food Charter (click here for more information):

• A thriving economy: Our farms and food businesses sustain farmers, owners, and workers and contribute to vibrant Michigan communities.
• Sustainability: We have a diverse and resilient food system that protects our cultural, ecological and economic assets.
• Equity: All people have access to good, Michigan-grown food, and our young people can thrive.

To learn more about our GFK partners, visit the following webpages:

• Fair Food Matters
• Michigan Land Trustees
• People’s Food Co-op

GFK also wishes to recognize Michael Rowe as a member, who is with Bronson Athletic Club and the Michigan Food Policy Council. For more information on GFK and to learn about our upcoming events, please email Kimberly Schoetzow at advocacy@kzoolf.org.