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Obesity and the Rising Cost of Healthcare in America

WebIn 2009, the cumulative cost of obesity on the average company with 1,000 employees totaled a staggering $285,000 dollars (“The Economics of Overweight and Obesity,” …

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The U.S. diet is deadly. Here are 7 ideas to get Americans eating

WebHere are 7 ideas to get Americans eating healthier. The U.S. diet is deadly. Here are 7 ideas to get Americans eating healthier. In NPR: Food policy leaders offer …

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Nutrition Incentives

WebWe believe that affordable, nutritious food is a fundamental right. At $80 billion per year, SNAP (formerly known as food stamps) is the largest federal investment in our food and …

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People in Nutrition Incentive Programs Eat More Produce Than the

WebThe 2022 Nutrition Incentive Hub. annual convening brought together partners and practitioners from coast to coast to share ideas, elevate exciting work happening in the …

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The Power of Food

WebFair Food Network is honored to lead technical assistance and innovation for the Nutrition Incentive Hub to a growing number of USDA-supported nutrition incentive and produce …

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Fair Food Network

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Fighting food insecurity in Detroit

WebThe statewide healthy food incentive program, designed by Fair Food Network, matches the amount of SNAP (food stamp) purchases made at farmers …

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Creating Change In Michigan's Food Systems

WebSo, $20 of benefits purchases a total of $40 of fresh produce, some (or all) of it grown by Michigan farmers. Fair Food Network teams up with more than 40 foundations, …

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Equity & Justice

WebToday, we recognize our justice and equity work is a journey that requires diligence, care, and intention. We will continue to uphold our founding values of diversity and equity and …

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The Economic Benefits of Expanding Healthy Food Incentives

WebThe Economic Benefits of Dramatically Expanding Healthy Food Incentives from SPUR on Vimeo. For over a decade, healthy food incentive programs have increased the …

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Voices of Double Up in America

WebGreater Kansas City is a mix of both urban and rural—oddly enough in pretty close space, which may be a little different from other cities. I think the perception …

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New Nationwide Study Shows SNAP Incentives at Farmers’ …

WebNew Nationwide Study Shows SNAP Incentives at Farmers’ Markets Boost Healthy Eating, Support Farmers, and Grow Local Economies. A new nationwide study shows that …

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Buying Local Makes Economic Sense

WebBuying Local Makes Economic Sense. Author: Oran B. Hesterman. Source: Zester Daily. As the farmers’ market season gets under way in the U.S., more shoppers than ever will be …

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TURN UP THE VOLUME: Growing opportunities in local food

WebTurn up the Volume is a Fair Food Network project to investigate local food market potential for Michigan growers, processors, and distributors. Patty Cantrell, Regional Food …

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Fair Food Network Joins More than 600 Leading Organizations …

WebMore than 600 farm, food, and health leaders urge key Congressional leaders to strengthen and expand the successful Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) in the …

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Fair Food Network Applauds Bipartisan Bill to Increase Nationwide

Web25 July 2023 | DETROIT, MICH. – Today, the Fair Food Network announced its support for the GusNIP Expansion Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by U.S. Representatives Rick …

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Impact Investing

WebImpact Investing. local food entrepreneurs. We believe that food businesses are powerful engines for positive change. Working at the intersection of food, health, and economic …

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Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Order Creating Food Security …

WebAugust 7, 2020 | LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer today signed Executive Order 2020-167 creating the Food Security Council within the Michigan Department of …

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