Center for Regional Food Systems Michigan Farm to School

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  Making local food the norm for schools, early care and education sites, and other institutions

  Published on April 27, 2022
  A glimpse at some of the ways MSU Center for Regional Food Systems is connecting farmers, schools, ECE sites, and other institutions.

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  Season's Greetings!

  Published on December 14, 2021
  Join us at MSU Center for Regional Food Systems in reflecting on 2021 in our year-end message.

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  Learning and acting together for racial equity

  Published on February 10, 2021
  In our first-ever at a glance update, we are sharing highlights of how we and our partners are changing to work more equitably and inclusively.

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  10 Cents a Meal Grants Awarded to 138 Statewide Applicants

  Published on January 21, 2021
  138 Michigan schools, school districts, and early childhood centers serving over 406,000 children have been awarded grants from the 10 Cents a Meal program to improve daily nutrition and eating habits for children.

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  Reflecting on inspiration from 2020

  Published on December 16, 2020
  To our partners and supporters, thank you for all that you have done this year to advance a good food system in Michigan and nationally.

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  Healthy, Michigan-grown food for Michigan’s youngest eaters

  Published on November 24, 2020
  $90,900 grant will grow connections between early care and education providers and food producers.

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  Michigan’s Cucumber Crunch, a summertime farm to institution celebration

  Published on August 14, 2020
  Serve Michigan cucumbers during August to celebrate the Crunch.

• CRFS Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

  Published on March 20, 2020
  The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many challenges and concerns to our tables. Please email us if you have a need that we may be able to help with.

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  Six tips for hosting a food summit

  Published on March 13, 2020
  Bring diverse voices together to share a collective story about our food system, network, and begin writing the next chapter.

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  Your Good Food Story, Your Photos

  Published on March 12, 2020
  Apply by March 31 to get a camera and training or a professional photo shoot!

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  What will it take to advance good food in Michigan? We want to hear from you!

  Published on February 24, 2020
  We need your help to ensure the updated Michigan Good Food Charter provides a robust foundation for the road ahead.

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  Three Michigan institutions reach milestones for local food purchasing

  Published on November 20, 2019
  Friendship Centers of Emmet County, West Ottawa School District, and Zeeland School District received Cultivate Michigan awards in recognition of their progress toward sourcing 20% Michigan foods by 2020.

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  10 Cents a Meal Program Successes Featured on WGVU Radio

  Published on January 10, 2019
  The nationally-recognized 10 Cents a Meal for School Kids and Farm program celebrates its many victories on WGVU's radio show Community Sustainable Voices.

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  Four Michigan institutions recognized for exceptional Farm to Institution achievements

  Published on October 22, 2018
  Two hospitals, one senior program and one school district are recognized with Cultivate Michigan awards for reaching key milestones toward the Michigan Good Food Charter goal of purchasing 20% Michigan food by 2020.

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  Michigan Joins National Leaders and Local Food Advocates at 9th National Farm to Cafeteria Conference

  Published on April 2, 2018
  Attendees of the National Farm to Cafeteria Conference will learn best practices, network with likeminded communities and bring home creative solutions that will help to nourish people and the economy.

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  Ten Cents A Meal Program a Success in Providing Local Produce to Michigan Schools

  Published on March 30, 2018
  10 Cents a Meal for School Kids and Farms is improving the daily nutrition and eating habits of children and investing in the local food business economy.

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  Abundant Potential for Farm to Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Programs

  Published on September 20, 2016
  Research shows interest, opportunity, and potential from Migrant and Seasonal Head Start programs to expand farm to early care and education efforts.

• MI Farm to School Grant Program Now Accepting Applications

  Published on April 28, 2016
  The MI Farm to School Grant Program is now accepting applications for the 2016-2017 school year.

• MSU Receives Grants to Support 'Good Food’ in Michigan

  Published on August 25, 2014
  CRFS has been awarded two grants by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to support research and outreach on good food, Farm to School, and Hoophouses for Health projects.

• CRFS at W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s 2014 Food & Community Gathering

  Published on June 4, 2014
  CRFS staff presented and participated in panels at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation's 2014 Food & Community Gathering: Harvesting Change, held last month in Detroit.