MDARD Unveils "Good Food for Michigan Pledge" Amid Cyclospora OutbreakJuly 29, 2026Nik Rajkovic / news@whmi.comAs cyclospora cases continue to rise across Michigan, the state's Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and its partners on Tuesday unveiled what's called the "Good Food for Michigan Pledge," a commitment by food buyers, suppliers, and supporters to source more Michigan-grown foods. It connects schools, hospitals, and other institutions with local food growers across the state. Michigan health officials reported more than 10,000 cases of cyclospora statewide as of Wednesday. “Especially when you know where your food is coming from, you know your farmer, and you know about the growing practices they have,” Wong-Tran said. Still in its first year, the Good Food for Michigan Project is already helping Bendle Public Schools near Flint, Dearborn Public Schools, and the UP’s Chippewa-Luce-Mackinac Community Action Agency get more fresh foods to students and seniors.