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May
20
Written by:
- TCAPS
5/20/2008
Traverse City Area Public Schools’ Food Service Director, Kristen Misiak, has been appointed by Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm to the Michigan Food Policy Council. Misiak will represent K-12 schools on the 21-member council. The Michigan Food Policy Council (MFPC) was created to bring diverse food-related stakeholders together to recommend programs and policies to the Governor that improve Michigan’s food future. The mission of the MFPC is to cultivate a safe, healthy, and available food supply for all of Michigan’s residents while building on the state’s agricultural diversity to enhance economic growth.
The MFPC is unique in that it focuses on the food system as an economic development strategy while explicitly linking to the state's agricultural production, public health, and community well being. The MFPC gives food-related stakeholders the forum to identify policies that harness the potential of the food system to aid in communities' economic development, provide children and those in need greater access to fresh and nutritious foods, and support stewardship of Michigan’s finite land and water resources.
“This appointment is independent recognition of the excellence of our Food Service Director, Kristen Misiak,” remarked Paul Soma, TCAPS’ Chief Financial Officer, who oversees District Food Service Operations. “Kristen has demonstrated that she understands the complexities involved in running a multimillion dollar food service program and has been a leader in improving nutritional alternatives and bringing in more locally grown foods to our system. Kristen is well respected by her peers throughout the state and I am not surprised the governor selected her for this very important role."
The Michigan Food Policy Council will focus on the following broad issue areas for investigation and recommendations:
· Expanding food-related businesses and jobs
· Creating urban and rural partnerships
· Improving access to fresh and healthy foods
· Promoting purchase of Michigan foods
· Enhancing agricultural viability
Please contact Paul Soma at 933-1734 or Kristen Misiak at 933-1911 for further information.
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