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Proctor receives 2023 CANR Early Achievement Award
Published on April 14, 2023
Heather Proctor, Center for Regional Food Systems accounting clerk, to receive 2023 CANR Early Achievement Award. -
Advancing Equitable Local Food Policy through Community Organizing
Published on March 31, 2023
With support from State Partnerships Improving Nutrition and Equity (SPINE) funding, the Michigan Local Food Council Network invited councils to participate in a skill-building Policy Advocacy Learning Cohort in 2022. -
National Institute of Food and Agriculture awards MSU Center for Regional Food Systems $3.45 million to Expand Culturally Relevant Support for Farm and Food Business owners
Published on March 30, 2023
Over the next five years, MSU CRFS will work with MSU Extension, Michigan Food and Farming Systems (MIFFS), and the Julian Samora Institute to develop resources for inclusive farm business engagement. -
Seeking a Technical Assistance Outreach Specialist
Published on March 30, 2023
MSU CRFS seeks an outreach specialist to support equitable business and technical assistance efforts for food and farm entrepreneurs. -
School Food System Innovation Hub to Bring Innovative Supply Chain Solutions to the Lake Michigan Region
Published on March 29, 2023
MSU CRFS will serve as the state lead for the Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Hub which will improve access to nutritious, locally grown food in the Great lakes region, along with partners in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Northern Indiana. -
Honey production guide for Michigan beekeepers
Published on March 17, 2023
A guide from MSU Extension and the Center for Regional Food Systems outlines best practices for processing and selling liquid honey for beekeepers who make $15,000 or less in annual honey sales. -
Mentors matter for new farmers
Published on February 28, 2023
Michigan Sustainable Farm Mentors program connects 42 beginning and aspiring farmers with experienced farmers. -
Great Lakes fishers process safe seafood products with Seafood HACCP training
Published on February 17, 2023
Long-standing partnership makes training possible for the region’s tribal, state, and local fish producers. -
CRFS receives Hazen Pingree Award for Food System Innovation
Published on February 3, 2023
CRFS was honored to receive the Hazen Pingree and Senator Stabenow Silo Buster awards from the Eastern Market Partnership. -
Call for nominations for the MFIN advisory committee
Published on January 23, 2023
For the 2023 calendar year, MFIN seeks nominations for Michigan-based advisory committee members to represent institutional food programs and local and regional supply chains.