Resources

Small Potatoes, Big Impact: Michigan Farm to School Potato Processing Partnership Case Study

Published on June 4, 2024
Michigan State University Extension supported the development of a potato processing program at Montague Public Schools.
MFIN Virtual Network Meeting: Sustainable Procurement at the Institutional Level

Published on April 9, 2024
A recording of the MFIN Virtual Network Meeting focused on how institutions can leverage their purchasing power to help advance sustainability in food service.
Michigan Farm to Institution Network Food Waste and Recovery Virtual Network Meeting Recording

Published on November 9, 2023
Recording of the final MFIN Virtual Network Meeting of 2023 featured a discussion around food waste, recovery and composting.
MFIN Virtual Meeting: Garden to Cafeteria

Published on August 17, 2023
Learn more about how school gardens can provide produce to the cafeteria.
Using Michigan MarketMaker to Make Farm to Institution Connections

Published on July 26, 2023
These Michigan Farm to Institution Network resources will help buyers and suppliers to connect via MarketMaker.
Interim Update on the Economic Impact of Michigan's Agri-Food System

Published on June 6, 2023
This document offers an interim update on the economic impact of Michigan's agri-food and agri-energy system.
Farmer Workshop: Bringing the Farm to Early Care and Education

Published on April 21, 2023
This training offers practical tools and relevant information to farmers and process to help plan and sell to nearby early care and education centers by providing information about ECE nutrition programs, requirements, and recommended action steps.
Producing a Value-Added Product on the Farm Series

Published on March 13, 2023
Producing a value-added product on your farm can be a great way to generate additional revenue. The information on this sheet may help you decide if adding a product is right for your farm business and take you through the major steps involved.
Health & Nutrient Label Claims

Published on December 15, 2022
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorizes three types of health label claims. The intention of these claims is to inform and market to consumers based on scientific evidence supporting the health impact of ingredients.
Boletín E-3424SP Comercialización de productos frescos a través de mercados intermedios y directos al consumidor

Published on August 25, 2022
Descripción general de los canales de marketing directos y posteriores, incluidos los estándares de calidad, los seguros y las consideraciones de seguridad alimentaria, la comunicación, las habilidades, los precios y los perfiles típicos de los clientes.