Christina Barkel, the food equity specialist for Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities recently wrote an op-ed piece for Bridgemi.com.

“I’m thinking of a day a few years back when I witnessed something that was plain on the surface, but which was actually evidence of a micro-revolution in food access and it happened in a Traverse City parking lot.

It represents a revolution that provides far healthier foods for food pantry and meal site clients, while providing economic support for farm families and communities. And what I saw that day was a change that can benefit farmers and families all across Michigan, if we try….”

Read the rest of the article at Bridge Michigan.