Food Policy

Michigan Public Health fellowship program equips parents to shape policies, improve food security

The Feeding MI Families Community Food Advocacy Fellowship trains Michigan parents to advocate for better food access and nutrition assistance.

The University of Michigan School of Public Health’s Feeding MI Families Community Food Advocacy Fellowship empowers Michigan parents to become advocates for food access and policy change. Developed with support from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, the fellowship equips participants with the skills and confidence to address food insecurity through local advocacy and community action.

Report examines Michigan families' experience with food access and assistance

Drawing on experiences from nearly 1,300 parents across the state of Michigan, a new report led by the University of Michigan School of Public Health details how changes to food assistance programs can better support families and program users.

From volunteering in the Peace Corps to navigating sustainable food systems, food policy

Q&A with Andy Jones

Andy Jones, associate professor and associate chair of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, discovered his passion for public health while volunteering in the US Peace Corps in Kazakhstan. He is interested in understanding how food systems influence climate change and how food policy works in the United States.

New guidelines on child obesity advise less watch and wait, more urgent and early intervention

Q&A with Kate Bauer

Kate Bauer, associate professor of Nutritional Sciences, discusses the newly released guidelines on childhood obesity from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Kate Bauer receives Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Food Security Award

Kate Bauer, associate professor of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, has been named the Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Food Security for the 2022-2023 academic year. Fulbright awards are considered one of the United States government’s most prestigious awards, supporting interdisciplinary academic research and work.

U-M, Farm Bureau working together to reduce hunger in Michigan

New project from Kate Bauer

University of Michigan School of Public Health researchers are partnering with the Michigan Farm Bureau to understand the unique challenges rural families face when accessing nutritious meals through food assistance.