Resources
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Case Study: Lessons from the University of Vermont Food Hub Management Program
Published on February 22, 2017
This report presents lessons learned from those who participated in the University of Vermont Food Hub Management Certificate Program and reflects on the role that the Michigan Food Hub Network has played in enriching and extending that training. -
Meat Marketing Series: Inventory Management Through Buffers
Published on February 20, 2017
This guide outlines methodology for managing inventory via buffering. It is intended for meat marketers that provide direct delivery to wholesale customers. -
Iowa Food Hub Manager Network Webinar
Published on June 15, 2016
This webinar provides an opportunity to learn about and compare another distinct food hub network model, the Iowa Food Hub Managers Network, with our Michigan Food Hub Network. -
Encouraging Local Food Enterprise Through Zoning and Planning
Published on April 13, 2016
This webinar provides tips and guidance for food businesses and entrepreneurs on how to navigate existing zoning rules and regulations. -
Creating a Statewide Information Technology Platform for Food Hubs: Lessons from Michigan Webinar
Published on January 15, 2016
Recording of January 8th 2016 webinar and pdf of presentation slides - Creating a Statewide Technology Platform for Food Hub: Lessons from Michigan -
Evaluating the Economic Impacts of Local and Regional Food Systems: Best Practices Webinar
Published on January 4, 2016
This webinar is an overview of the local food economic impact toolkit funded by USDA AMS. -
Michigan Food Hub IT Platform Feasibility Study - Public Summary
Published on December 22, 2015
This report is the public summary of the feasibility for Michigan food hubs to develop a shared Information Technology (IT) platform that would integrate a host of business functions to help cooperating food hubs improve their businesses. -
Muskegon Food Hub Operation Feasibility Study Webinar
Published on November 10, 2015
This webinar provides an overview of the Muskegon Food Hub Operation Feasibility Study process and findings. -
Michigan Food Hub Points of Contact
Published on May 15, 2015
This document provides important points of contact for the Michigan Food Hub Network. -
Using Food Hubs to Create Sustainable Farm to School Programs
Published on April 15, 2015
This resource explores the key roles that food hubs can play in the development, support, and maintenance of successful farm to school programs. -
Scaling Up! Benchmarking for Success Webinar
Published on March 4, 2015
This webinar features Jessica Smith of This Old Farm. It also includes Michigan Food Hub Network program updates and information on funding opportunities. -
Corbin Hill Food Project: MI Food Hub Network Meeting, Battle Creek Webinar
Published on March 4, 2015
This is a recording of Francis Carter’s presentation on the Corbin Hill Food Project, originally delivered at the Michigan Food Hub Network Meeting at Burnham Brook Community Center, Battle Creek, MI. -
Food Safety Certification & Standard Operating Procedures for Your Hub Webinar
Published on March 4, 2015
Hannah Mellion is the Program Director for Food System Enterprise at Farm Fresh RI, a non-profit growing the local food system in Rhode Island. She works with Farm Fresh’s aggregation and distribution programs, including Market Mobile and Veggie Box. -
La Red de Food Hubs en Míchigan Webinar
Published on February 12, 2015
Esta presentación contiene información importante explicando que es un food hub, y a la vez, contiene los recursos disponibles para agricultores y propietarios de empresas alimentarias detrás de la Red de Míchigan Food Hubs. -
Food Hub Startup: What We've Learned in Iowa
Published on December 2, 2014
Nick McCann talks about his experiences as Iowa State University’s Food System Value Chain Coordinator in Northeast Iowa and the successes and challenges of starting up a small food hub in rural Iowa. -
Food Hub Benchmarking Study 2014 Webinar and Presentation
Published on December 2, 2014
This webinar describes financial and operational lessons learned from the National Good Food Network 2014 food hub benchmarking study. -
The Michigan Food Hub Network: A Case Study in Building Effective Networks for Food System Change
Published on December 1, 2014
This publication provides an overview of the Michigan Food Hub Network’s creation, implementation, short-term outcomes, and lessons learned in the first 30 months of operation. -
Michigan Food Hub Network Information Sheet
Published on August 31, 2014
This document provides and overview of the Michigan Food Hub Learning and Innovation Network and its work. -
Business Assessment Toolkit and Whole Foods Partnership Webinar
Published on July 8, 2014
This two-part Michigan Food Hub Network webinar is led by Darrow Isaacman-VanWertz and MaryAnn Nisley. -
Understanding Challenges and Opportunities in Minnesota's Local Meat Industry Webinar
Published on December 5, 2013
The CRFS Livestock Work Group hosted a webinar with Jan Joannides, co-founder and executive director of Renewing the Countryside, a non-profit that works to strengthen rural communities.