Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Dr. Phil Knight, Executive Director, Food Bank Council of Michigan, Lansing, MI, but serving statewide.

Watch Dr. Phil, as he and Jeffrey discuss the Feeding Michigan and Beyond event that was taking place on August 23rd, on the campus of MSU, in the YouTube video shared below.

Dr. Phil was set to serve as emcee for the gathering as Food Bank Council of Michigan, leaders gather for Feeding MI & Beyond.

Food Bank Council of Michigan gathered:

U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow

Michigan St. Senator Sarah Anthony

Scott Piggott, Michigan Farm Bureau

Markell Miller, Food Gatherers

Gerry Brisson, Gleaners Community Food Bank

Adrian Lewis, Forgotten Harvest

The Food Bank Council of Michigan is bringing together Michigan’s top agriculture and food security leaders, policymakers, and elected officials to discuss the U.S. Farm Bill 2023 and celebrate Michigan’s investment in effectively addressing food insecurity through the budget.

They did so on Wednesday, August 23, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at MSU Horticulture Gardens, North Garden & Conservatory, East Lansing, MI.

The Farm Bill is vital to Michigan farmers and families, as our nation’s largest and most important piece of food and farming legislation. U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow joins the Food Bank Council of Michigan and Michigan farmers to discuss the bill’s importance. State Senator Sarah Anthony will also join in to speak in celebration of the historic investment in food security in Michigan’s state budget.

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Founded in 1984, the Food Bank Council of Michigan implements a unified strategy to address and alleviate insecurity statewide. The primary mission is to create a food-secure state through advocacy, resource management, and collaboration among stakeholders and Michigan’s unified food bank network. For more information about the Food Bank Council of Michigan, https://www.fbcmich.org/ or call 517.485.1202