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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Michigan Good Food Charter
Published on July 26, 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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Michigan sets goal of 1,000 participating Apple Crunch sites for 2022
Published on September 26, 2022
The Michigan Apple Crunch returns this October. -
Grants available for sustainable agriculture research and education
Published on September 6, 2022
SARE annual grant request issued. -
MSU Releases New Michigan Good Food Charter
Published on August 17, 2022
The newly released 2022 Michigan Good Food Charter is a guide for creating and sustaining good food systems rooted in local communities.
Featured In the News
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Carrots for Carrots: States Promote Buying Local for School Lunches
Published on September 30, 2022 by The Pew Charitable Trusts
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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
Events
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Oct 1
Michigan Great Apple Crunch
October 1, 2022 – October 31, 2022 Crunch on the official Crunch Day, October 13, or any day in October!
Register your school, workplace, family or other group to help reach our goal of 1.2 million crunches across the Great Lakes Region!
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Oct 4
Savvy Tips for Starting a Small Business - October 4, 2022
October 4, 2022 4:00PM – 5:00PM Virtual
The class provides financial tools to entrepreneurs and potential small business owners who are considering starting a new business.
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Oct 6
Building More Equitable SNAP-Ed Collaborations Among Land-grant Universities and State & Community Partners, Part 1
October 6, 2022 1:00PM – 2:30PM
The first of a three-part webinar series exploring efforts to make the SNAP-Ed program more equitable.