WDET's Back to Basics series exploring the reality of Detroit’s Food Economy continues with three people who are working to make healthy foods available to all Detroiters. Craig and panelists get to the root of the Detroit's food system issues, asking how transportation, nutrition education, food assistance and economic development might move Detroit past its "food desert" label.

While researching our Back To Basics series, we came across numerous statistics about Detroit's food economy and it's impact on families of school age children. Here's a list of 25 of the most eye-opening data points and facts.

How does food impact public health, education, social justice? Today the Craig Fahle Show reviews highlights from the Detroit Food Economy Series, Back to Basics. From Reporter Laura Weber Davis's introduction to the series, to Travis Wright and Rob St. Mary's shopping trips with Detroit and Metro Detroit families, to land use and food policy, we're hitting all the food justice issues. Learn why food may impact the future of the Detroit Metro region.

A shift toward a regional food system that draws upon Detroit’s resources could create thousands of jobs, according to local experts. They say the city has a unique opportunity for economic growth surrounding food industries.

A few policy measures hang in the balance that could help expand Detroit’s food system. From the Farm Bill to a city zoning ordinance, food system advocates patiently await some big changes.

We asked our listeners to shop for one week’s food and tell us what they spent, where they went, and what they ate. Most of our volunteers spent between 9 and 12 dollars per person per day on food. We invited three of our thiftiest shoppers to come in to the studio to talk about how they feed their families, and to talk about how much it costs to feed a family well.

There are about 200 sites in Detroit that serve federally funded meals to kids during the summer. But the summer food program has developed a reputation over the years of serving gross food, attracting few kids. Detroit Public Schools and Gleaners Community Food Bank are trying to change public perception of the program.

Craig speaks with State Senator Virgil Smith(D-4th District), John Mogk, Wayne State University Professor of Law, and Rory Bolger, Deputy Director of the City Planning Commission, about the proposed changes to Detroit's zoning policies and the Right To Farm Act.

How does Ethnic food play a role in the health and wellbeing of Detroit families? WDET’s Martina Guzman Spoke to ACCESS Health Director Dr. Adnan Hammad and Kirsten Ussery, Co-owner and baker for Detroit Vegan Soul about food and the role it plays in ethnic identity.

Detroit Public Schools serve about 100-thousand meals a day. The district has worked over the past few years to appeal to the palettes of kids and the pocketbooks of parents, by touting a free, healthful food program.

20 Miles. 3 Hours. 3 locations. 300 Dollars. That's what it takes for one single mother with three kids and unreliable transportation to put good food in the fridge. WDET's Travis Wright introduces us a Detroiter in the Brightmoor Neighborhood and the challenges she faces when it comes to feeding her family.

Low income families often have to make tough choices about how to nutritiously feed their children. WDET’s Martina Guzman introduces us to a single mother in Detroit’s Southwest Neighborhood and the challenges she faces when it comes to feeding her family.

In some Detroit neighborhoods, the corner store doesn’t have fresh fruits or vegetables or milk at affordable prices. As part of our ongoing series on Detroit’s food economy, WDET’s Rob St. Mary introduces us to a family that has made bulk buying and bargain shopping a staple of good nutrition.

An estimated $200-million leaves the city of Detroit every year and is spent on groceries at supermarkets in neighboring communities. Local food-access experts say that figure shows there is a huge demand for more and better access to full-service grocery stores in the city.

How much do you spend on food each week? Take our quick poll. Your responses will help shape our coverage of the new series: "Back to Basics, WDET explores Detroit's Food Economy." Share your answers and learn more. See the survey results.

Local nutritionists say teaching kids how to prepare healthy meals will help change the food system in Detroit.

Are Detroiter's basic needs being met? Today marks the debut of WDET's series "Back to Basics: Detroit's Food Economy." Laura Weber Davis of WDET explains why access to nutritious food is a social justice issue, affecting the children of our city and the future of our region.

How do we as a nation, a state, and a region ensure kids in Detroit are cared for? A growing network of advocates in the city say it has to start with something as basic as food.

Take our short quiz to find out how well you know Detroit's Food Economy.