Resources

Connecting Farm to Early Care and Education Standards, Guidance, and Resources

Published on June 4, 2025
This resource aims to aid in the documentation process for Early Care and Education (ECE) providers in Michigan by cross-walking the Michigan Early Learning Guidelines with examples and standards from other learning frameworks.
10 Cents a Meal for Michigan's Kids and Farms 2023-2024 Legislative Report

Published on April 24, 2025
Every year, the Michigan Department of Education submits a report to the state legislature about 10 Cents a Meal, to which 10 Cents a Meal partners contribute. This report shares information about the impacts of the 10 Cents a Meal program in 2023-2024.
Insights Into the Stories of 10 Cents a Meal Farmers

Published on February 7, 2025
This publication shares key needs and themes reported by farmers to support their work supplying local foods to schools, ECEs, and 10 Cents a Meal program grantees.
Executive Summary of 10 Cents a Meal 2022–2023 Evaluation Results

Published on December 4, 2024
10 Cents a Meal is a state-funded program that aims to improve daily nutrition for Michigan school children and invest in the state's agriculture economy. This is the Executive Summary of the 2022-2023 evaluation report.
Appendices for Sustaining Momentum for Michigan's Future: 10 Cents a Meal 2022–2023 Evaluation Results

Published on December 4, 2024
10 Cents a Meal is a state-funded program that aims to improve daily nutrition for Michigan school children and invest in the state's agriculture economy. This document offers the Appendices to the full evaluation report of the 2022-2023 program year.
A Quick Glance at the 2022–2023 Family Day Care Pilot

Published on December 4, 2024
This was the second year that the 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan’s Kids and Farms program was piloted with childcare centers and family day care home providers participating through a Child and Adult Care Food Program sponsoring organization.
Sustaining Momentum for Michigan's Future: 10 Cents a Meal 2022–2023 Evaluation Results

Published on December 4, 2024
10 Cents a Meal is a state-funded program that aims to improve daily nutrition for Michigan school children and invest in the state's agriculture economy. This report offers evaluation of the 2022-2023 program year.
Michigan Crunch Guide for Early Care and Education

Published on August 22, 2024
The Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch encourages healthy eating and supports farm to school and other local food purchasing initiatives throughout the region.
Michigan Crunch Guide for K-12 Schools

Published on August 22, 2024
The Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch encourages healthy eating and supports farm to school and other local food purchasing initiatives throughout the region.
Michigan Crunch Guide

Published on August 22, 2024
The Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch encourages healthy eating and supports farm to school and other local food purchasing initiatives throughout the region.
10 Cents a Meal Legislative Reports

Published on August 14, 2024
This resource houses all legislative reports led by MSU Center for Regional Food Systems for the 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan’s Kids & Farms program.
10 Cents a Meal Evaluation Reports

Published on August 1, 2024
This resource houses all evaluation reports led by MSU Center for Regional Food Systems for the 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan’s Kids & Farms program.
2022-2023 Cultivate Michigan Marketplace Series Evaluation Report

Published on June 4, 2024
The Cultivate Michigan Marketplace events provided opportunities for local and regional food suppliers and institutional food service buyers to network and connect around local food.
Farm to School Local Food Purchasing Incentives: An Introduction to Incentives

Published on May 29, 2024
Learn the basics of Local Food Purchasing Incentives (LFPIs) that provide additional funding to child nutrition programs or incentivize local food purchases.
Farm to School Local Food Purchasing Incentives: The Benefits of Local Food Purchasing Incentives

Published on May 29, 2024
Local Food Purchasing Incentive programs can be an effective policy tool to increase educational experiences for children, support local farmers, and nourish communities, making them a vital catalyst in the ongoing success of the farm to school movement.
Farm to School Local Food Purchasing Incentives: Program Development Considerations and Team Planning Guide

Published on May 29, 2024
The purpose of this resource is to provide Local Food Purchasing Incentive program designers and stakeholders with essential questions to create programs, or modify elements of existing programs.
Farm to School Local Food Purchasing Incentives: Program Administration

Published on May 29, 2024
This resource illustrates various aspects of Local Food Purchasing Incentive (LFPI) administration, showcases examples of collaboration, and addresses common challenges faced by administrators.
Farm to School Local Food Purchasing Incentives: An Introduction to State-Level Policies to Support Farm to School Local Food Purchasing Since 2020

Published on May 29, 2024
State-level policies play a pivotal role in bolstering local food purchasing within educational institutions, primarily K–12 school and early care and education (ECE) settings.
Expanded Local Food Purchasing Incentives: Programs that Reimburse More Than Local Food

Published on May 29, 2024
A key distinguishing factor among Local Food Purchasing Incentives is their focus on incentivizing specific types of foods or nonfood products, a decision that significantly impacts various agricultural sectors and the overall accessibility of the program.
Farm to School Local Food Purchasing Incentives: Incorporating Additional Values

Published on May 29, 2024
As interest continues to rise in local food purchasing incentive (LFPI) policies, the conversations around them are expanding beyond prioritizing purchases based simply on whether they are “local” foods.