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MI SCR0027

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/15/2012

Primary Sponsor

John Proos

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Origin

Senate

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Encourages the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to expand the Pure Michigan campaign to promote and brand Michigan-grown foods across all commodities
  • Directs collaboration between the Pure Michigan campaign and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development on food marketing initiatives
  • Notes Michigan produces more types of crops than 49 other states and cites the successful partnership between Pure Michigan campaign and Michigan Apple Committee as a model
  • Recognizes growing consumer interest in locally-grown foods and identifies expanded marketing of Michigan agricultural products as an economic opportunity
  • Requires copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Legislative Description

A concurrent resolution to encourage the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to work through the Pure Michigan campaign and with the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to promote and brand Pure Michigan-grown foods.

Last Action

Placed On Order Of Resolutions

5/29/2012

Committee Referrals

Agriculture And Bioeconomy2/15/2012

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