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.
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Funding Sources for Food-Related Businesses, Seventh Edition
Published on April 8, 2022
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An Annotated Bibliography on Structural Racism Present in the U.S. Food System, Ninth Edition
Published on March 14, 2022
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Why 10 Cents Matters: A Framework
Published on July 31, 2020
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Measuring Racial Equity in the Food System: Established and Suggested Metrics
Published on May 6, 2019
News
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New MSU research supported by sustainable agriculture fund
Published on May 12, 2022
Researchers are studying land management decisions made by owners of both farmland and woodland. The work is supported by MSU alumni Doug and Maria Bayer. -
CRFS celebrates Rich Pirog's career
Published on May 10, 2022
Gratitude and best wishes to Rich Pirog, former director of the MSU Center for Regional Food Systems, as he transitions out of his role at MSU. -
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.
Featured In the News
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MSU Organic Farmer Training Program: 19 beginning and aspiring farmers gain skills to grow food and community
Published on January 12, 2022 by Morning Ag Clips
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Career advancement paths for migrant and seasonal farmworkers through new grant
Published on August 18, 2021 by Farmers Advance
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USDA Reboots Risk Management Education for Underserved Producers
Published on August 2, 2021 by United States Department of Agriculture
Events
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May 23
Advocacy Campaign Organizing, pt. 2: Michigan Local Food Council Network
May 23, 2022 2:00PM – 3:30PM Zoom
Part 2 of this event series will focus on organizing action and feature organizers of the Detroit Black Farmer Land Fund, Washtenaw County Black Farmers Fund, and West Michigan BIPOC Farmer Land Fund for panel discussion.
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Jun 1
MLFCN Learning Cohort: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
June 1, 2022 Monthly meetings, approximately 1.5-2 hours long Virtual
The Michigan Local Food Council Network's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) learning cohort will come together around the topic of “equitable participation,” drawing upon community knowledge to shift change in an inequitable system.
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Jun 1
MLFCN Learning Cohort: Policy Advocacy
June 1, 2022 – December 23, 2022 Virtual
The Michigan Local Food Council Network's Policy Advocacy Learning Cohort will cultivate organizing skills in the development of an advocacy campaign and local advocacy network.