MSU Extension Community Food Systems

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  Participatory State and Regional Food System Plans and Charters in the U.S.: A Summary of Trends and National Directory

  Published on September 13, 2021
  This report offers a snapshot of national trends and a directory of food systems plans and charters that exist at state and regional levels across the United States.

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  Senior Project FRESH/Market FRESH in Michigan

  Published on May 26, 2021
  Senior Project FRESH/Market FRESH (SPF), which is part of the USDA Farm Bill, is a program aimed at older adults, helping them incorporate more fresh fruit and vegetables in their diet.

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  SUPPORTING LOCAL FOOD COUNCILS AND FOOD SYSTEMS

  Published on November 11, 2020
  Local food councils in Michigan are a critical part of the collaboration infrastructure for local food systems education and policy-making.

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  Urban Soil Management Research Project - Year 1

  Published on November 5, 2020
  In 2019, we concluded our first year of the urban soil management research project (USMRP). We're investigating ways to improve soil health as quickly as possible through various forms of tillage and cover crop mixes.

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  COVID-19 Safety Guidelines for Community Gardens

  Published on June 8, 2020
  This document provides suggested practices for community gardens and gardeners to stay safe and minimize risk of COVID-19 transmission. These guidelines are gathered from a combination of resources including the CDC, WHO and Extension services.

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  Sanitizing Surfaces Record Keeping Form

  Published on March 17, 2020
  This is a sample of a form used to keep track of surfaces being sanitized in food processing facilities.

• Sanitation guidance vary by regulatory agency for small and very small meat and poultry establishments

  Published on November 20, 2019
  Areas of overlap exist among regulatory agencies for facility sanitation guidance in ready-to-eat facilities, but some are more stringent.

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  Killing Cover Crops in Urban Farms and Gardens

  Published on November 6, 2019
  A cover crop left to seed can become a weed when growing your next crop. This guide helps growers establish a strategy for killing and incorporating cover crops in their urban farms and gardens.

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  Benefits of Cover Crops in Urban Farms and Gardens

  Published on November 6, 2019
  Cover crops are useful to all farms, regardless of their size, and can help address challenges unique to urban growers. This table will assist you to identify some of the ways cover crops can help address urban agriculture challenges.

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  Choosing Cover Crops in Urban Farms and Gardens

  Published on November 6, 2019
  Use this guidance to compare benefits of different cover crops for urban gardens, choose cover crops that meet your needs and then add them to your growing practice.