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Resources

Brief/Fact Sheets

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  Developing Large-Scale Sustainable Local Egg Markets

  Published on August 9, 2017

  This brief explores a possible method to help local egg growers develop large-scale markets.

• Regulatory Routes to Purchasing Michigan Meat

  Published on July 13, 2017

  This infographic is designed the help both buyers and sellers of meat understand meat processing regulation in Michigan.

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  Local Governments & Food Systems - 2015 Survey Results

  Published on May 5, 2016

  CRFS worked with the International City/County Management Association to conduct a second comprehensive national survey of local government policies, programs, plans, and other activities supporting food systems.

Guides

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  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.

Journal & Trade Magazine Articles

• Food Systems: Cultivating Thriving Communities

  Published on June 1, 2012

  This article discusses motivations and opportunities for local governments around food systems, touching on themes such as resiliency, entrepreneurship and place-making.

Presentations

• Emerging Farmers Initiative and Agriculture Individual Development Accounts

  Published on June 19, 2009

  The grant evaluated in this report was intended to increase the viability of small farm start-ups through the provision of a cash match to personal savings.

Reports

• Characterizing Food Retail in Rural NE Michigan: Opportunities to Improve Healthy Food Access

  Published on November 10, 2015

  This research report inventories and characterizes the types of food retail establishments in northeast (lower) Michigan and suggests strategies to improve healthy food access in underserved areas of the region.

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  Growing Local Food Systems: A Case Study Series on Local Governments

  Published on May 5, 2015

  This report features four case studies highlighting various forms of local government support for food systems.

• Growing Local Food Systems: A Case Study on Topsham, ME

  Published on April 14, 2015

  This case study features local food systems activities within the Town of Topsham, Maine.

Videos

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Webinars

• Is Anyone Better Off? A Conversation about Food System Outcomes, Indicators & Metrics Webinar

  Published on April 2, 2014

  This webinar addressed ways to effectively measure, track and communicate the community and economic development gains realized through local and regional food systems.