Resources

10 Cents a Meal Pilot: 2016-2017 Evaluation Results

Published on December 21, 2017
These reports summarize the results of the 2016-2017 pilot of 10 Cents a Meal for School Kids and Farms, a project that provides up to 10 cents per meal in match funding for participating schools to purchase and serve Michigan-grown products.
Taking Root: Hoophouses for Health & MI Farm to School Infographic

Published on October 9, 2017
Learn how Hoophouses for Health helps Michigan children and families have better access to good food while supporting Michigan farmers and increasing season extension food production.
2015–2016 MI Farm to School Grant Program Report

Published on June 29, 2017
The MI Farm to School Grant Program is an effort to help food program providers overcome challenges and stimulate or sustain local food purchasing programs at K–12 schools and early childhood programs in Michigan.
Local Food for Little Eaters: A Purchasing Toolbox for the Child and Adult Care Food Program

Published on June 8, 2017
This toolbox supports early childhood programs in starting local food purchasing initiatives to help meet Child and Adult Care Food Program guidelines for healthy meals.
10 Cents a Meal for School Kids and Farms 2016-2017 Legislative Report

Published on March 29, 2017
This mid-year legislative report on the 10 Cents a Meal for School Kids and Farms incentive pilot program outlines initial results and impacts.
Hoophouses for Health: Becoming a Farm to School Partner

Published on February 16, 2017
This presentation provides an overview of the Hoophouses for Health program and how to become a farm to school partner.
Seasonal Menu Planning for Farm to School: Making Michigan Recipes Work

Published on January 20, 2017
This webinar introduces the new Making Michigan Recipes Work resources that can help in planning a menu that matches Michigan’s growing seasons.
Michigan Cherry Slurp: Event Overview Webinar

Published on January 20, 2017
This webinar provides an overview of the Cherry Slurp, introduces resources to support planning your own Slurp, and provides creative ideas to make your Slurp unique. There is also a recorded question and answer session.
Cultivate Michigan: What's in it for Schools and Early Childhood Programs?

Published on December 14, 2016
This webinar will give an overview of Cultivate Michigan and then dive deep into the benefits of participating. Learn how joining Cultivate Michigan can enhance and accelerate your local purchasing efforts and find out why others are jumping on board!
Farm to Early Care and Education Webinar Series

Published on November 28, 2016
Farm to Early Care and Education centers around buying and using fresh, local foods in early childcare and education programs. The 2016-2017 Farm to ECE webinar series will cover a variety of topics in short webinar format.
Cultivate Michigan 2016 Data Brief

Published on October 21, 2016
This brief provides a snapshot of the Cultivate Michigan campaign’s current standing and progress made since launch.
Michigan Farm to School: Calumet Center and Sharkar Farms

Published on October 6, 2016
The Calumet Center, a juvenile center in Highland Park, Michigan, is partnering with Sharkar Farms through Hoophouses for Health.
MI Farm to School Grant Program: The First Three Years

Published on May 12, 2016
The MI Farm to School Grant Program is an effort to help food program providers overcome challenges and stimulate or sustain local food purchasing programs at K-12 schools and early childhood programs in Michigan
Farm to Summer: Incorporating Local Foods into Summer Food Service Programs Webinar

Published on May 5, 2016
This webinar covers the basics of Farm to Summer, how to incorporate local purchasing into summer food service programs, and provides examples of Farm to Summer programs happening throughout Michigan.
Increasing Local Food Purchasing through Forward Contracting

Published on April 22, 2016
This webinar discusses the different ways schools can use a forward contract when purchasing local foods, how to get started, and the benefits for both farmers and K-12 schools and early childhood programs.
MI Farm to School Grant Program Information Webinar

Published on April 15, 2016
This webinar was an information session for prospective applicants for the 2016/2017 MI Farm to School Grant Program. Covering key information like eligibility, expectations, and the grant calendar as well as examples of previous grantee activities.
2016-2017 MI Farm to School Grantees

Published on April 15, 2016
This document provides a list of current and previous MI Farm to School Grantees for 2016-2017, including K-12 schools/districts and early childcare and education programs.
Sourcing Local Foods: Understanding Procurement Rules and Regulations Webinar

Published on February 17, 2016
This webinar on proper procurement procedures for sourcing local food for school and early childhood food programs includes strategies for successfully navigating the process.
Garden to Cafeteria: Using On-Site Gardens to Supply Meal Programs Webinar

Published on February 17, 2016
This webinar is meant as a companion to the resource Garden to Cafeteria: A step-by-step guide, which provides a framework for sourcing products from school gardens for use in food programs.
A Cultivate Michigan Local Food Distribution Tour

Published on January 18, 2016
Offered in conjunction with the Michigan Green Healthcare Conference, this Cultivate Michigan tour highlights a local food distribution facility. Cherry Capital Foods provides only Michigan foods to Michigan customers, including institutions.