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Food First
By Phil KnightSociety & Culture
Food First episodes
- Leadership is defined by influence'Leadership is defined by influence - nothing more, nothing less'. Congressman Dan Kildee is a voice for the people of his hometown, Flint, during a time of 'emerge or shrink' due to the Flint Water Crisis. Congressman Kildee discusses his proposed bill 'Get the Lead Out' and more!Our Farm Bureau Insurance Michigan moment features Helen Dietrich. Helen and her husband Alan, operate Ridgeview Orchards in Ottawa County. They have donated several TONS of surplus apples and asparagus over the past several years depending on the season etc! How awesome is this?!38 min
- Change is inevitableGordon Wenk, Chief Deputy Director of Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development - MDARD. Gordon is an invaluable leader - he has overall administrative management responsibility for ALL divisions within MDARD!Our Farm Bureau Insurance Michigan moment features Matt Scramlin. Matt is the president of Oakland County Farm Bureau. Matt has been very instrumental in getting our FARM Science Lab off the ground. The purpose of the FARM Science lab is to bring agriculture to students through science and STEM education.38 min
- Why not us, why not now?Ken Nobis, president of Michigan Milk Producers Association, shares how MMPA donated 100 gallons of milk / day for 365 days for their 100th anniversary - what a gift!Phil and Gerry also talk with State Senator Peter MacGregor - "Why not us, why not now?" Senator MacGregor is a true hunger champion!38 min
- Work together to complete, not competeThis week's "Food for Thought" guest is one of our very own - Kirk Mayes, CEO of Forgotten Harvest!Kirk shares his story of how his passion of doing more got him to where he is today, takes an in depth look at data, and discusses food rescue. Kirk is a thought LEADER!38 min
- 4 Big Tools in the Anti Hunger ToolboxThis week's 'Food for Thought' guest is Dr. Diana Pearce, Director of Center for Women's Welfare, University of Washington. Dr. Pearce discusses the Self-Sufficiency Standard study.The SSS describes how much income is needed for a family in a given place to adequately meet their basic needs without public or private assistance.38 min
- Food Insecurity is everywhere and anywhereBe sure to catch this week's show with Donna Murray-Brown, President and CEO, of Michigan Nonprofit Association.38 min
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About Food First
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“HUNGER IS NOT BETTER THAN WE ARE, IT IS NOT BIGGER THAN WE ARE, AND IT IS NOT BEYOND US TO SOLVE.”
Featuring innovative leaders from government, industry and nonprofit organizations, Food First is a platform for sharing ideas and, more importantly, solutions to end food insecurity. Dr. Knight is a tireless advocate, believing that Michigan, the nation’s second most diverse agricultural state, can prove that hunger is not better, not stronger, and not smarter than us.
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