http://www.michigan.gov/ en Copyright 2009 - State Of Michigan Tue, 8 Dec 2009 11:11:10 EST http://www.michigan.gov/podcast http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.michigan.gov/documents/gov/Gov210Full_288904_7.mp3 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 07:00:00 EDT This is Don Koivisto, director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture, pinch hitting today for Governor Jennifer Granholm.
People today are eating healthier by including more fruits and vegetables in their diets. If you want the healthiest, freshest, best-tasting fruits and vegetables, you should buy ones grown right here in Michigan.
Locally-grown food is healthier than food shipped long distances, because many fruits and vegetables can lose up to half of their nutrients in just five days. And the best-tasting fruits and vegetables are the ones that ripen close to your home.
Select Michigan, a brand identification program to promote Michigan-grown food, can help you find food produced in our state. The Select Michigan logo can be found on Michigan food products sold at grocery stores, farmers markets and on individual farms. http://www.michigan.gov/documents/gov/Gov210Full_288904_7.mp3