Journal & Trade Magazine Articles
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Michigan Radio: Farm Bill Extension Causes Trouble for Organic Farmers
Published on November 12, 2013
Vicki Morrone, Lee Arboreal, and Tomm Becker provide insight on the impact of changes in the federal Farm Bill on Michigan's organic farmers. -
School District Interests and Challenges Buying Chicken Raised without Antibiotics
Published on September 18, 2013
The overuse of antibiotics in animal agriculture is recognized as contributing to human antibiotic resistance. With large meat purchases, particularly chicken, school districts have an opportunity to leverage their buying power to engage with this issue. -
Perennial Wheat Shows Potential as a Versatile Crop
Published on September 6, 2013
In this article, Vicki Morrone explains the potential benefits and current MSU research on perennial wheat, a hybrid of winter wheat and perennial grasses. -
Economic Impacts of Local Food Systems: Future Research Priorities
Published on July 12, 2013
This commentary addresses the types of local food economic impact studies that have been conducted, identifies criteria by which the effectiveness of these studies can be evaluated, and discusses future research opportunities. -
Food Innovation Districts: An Economic Gardening Tool in Michigan Planner Volume 17, Issue 3
Published on May 30, 2013
The May/June edition of the publication Michigan Planner featured the release of and key concepts and examples from Food Innovation Districts: An Economic Gardening Tool. -
Comparative Carbon Footprint Assessment of Winter Lettuce Production
Published on April 10, 2013
The following study assesses cold-season hoop house lettuce production in the context of local food systems’ relative environmental effects. -
Feeding a Population with Smaller Scale and Alternate System Production
Published on March 22, 2013
Feeding a population with smaller scale and alternate system production: An examination of farm requirements with a multi-species pasture system to feed 10 million people. -
From Field to Fork: Local Food and the Local Economy
Published on August 1, 2012
This article discusses motivations and opportunities for Michigan communities to support local and regional food systems. -
Food Systems: Cultivating Thriving Communities
Published on June 1, 2012
This article discusses motivations and opportunities for local governments around food systems, touching on themes such as resiliency, entrepreneurship and place-making. -
Consumer Demand for Local Produce at Extended Season Farmers' Markets
Published on September 18, 2009
This paper addresses the role of hoophouses and season extension practices in supporting increasing consumer demand for locally grown food.