Our vision is a thriving economy, equity and sustainability for Michigan, the country and the planet through food systems rooted in local regions and centered on food that is healthy, green, fair and affordable.
-
An Annotated Bibliography on Structural Racism Present in the U.S. Food System, Tenth Edition
Published on August 9, 2023
-
Michigan Good Food Charter
Published on July 26, 2022
-
Why 10 Cents Matters: A Framework
Published on July 31, 2020
-
Measuring Racial Equity in the Food System: Established and Suggested Metrics
Published on May 6, 2019
Events
-
Sep 19
MLFCN September Monthly Meeting
September 19, 2024 10:00AM – 11:30AM
Join the Michigan Local Food Council Network for our monthly phone/video conference.
-
Sep 24
UP Food Distribution Symposium
September 24, 2024 9:00AM – 4:30PM Barrel + Beam, 260 Northwoods Rd, Marquette, MI 49855
All are welcome to attend this day-long solutions workshop addressing food distribution in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan hosted by Michigan State University (MSU) Center for Regional Food Systems, MSU Product Center, and partners.
-
Oct 3
What you need to know: Project Planning and Budgeting for Grants
October 3, 2024 10:00AM – 11:00AM
Join the Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center for a webinar on October 3 to help prepare your food or farm business for upcoming grant applications.
News
-
Make your farm dreams a reality with the MSU Organic Farmer Training Program
Published on September 19, 2024
Join this learning community of urban farmers, homesteaders, farmworkers, educational gardeners and food system changemakers on Mondays from February to November. -
Apply now for SARE Farmer Rancher and Youth Educator Grants
Published on September 17, 2024
USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education funds farmer-led innovations and connecting youth with the land. -
MSU CRFS Seeks a Clerical Aide
Published on September 16, 2024
We're hiring! The Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems (CRFS) is seeking a part-time hourly Clerical Aide. This person will support logistics and program coordination of the Center.
Featured In the News
-
Farm Stops Create New Markets for Small Farms
Published on August 12, 2024
-
New 'Farm to Family' program seeks to increase access to local food across Michigan
Published on August 5, 2024
-
How 10 Cents a Meal brings healthy food to more Michigan kids
Published on June 24, 2024