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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An Annotated Bibliography on Structural Racism Present in the U.S. Food System, Eighth Edition
Published on January 18, 2021
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Why 10 Cents Matters: A Framework
Published on July 31, 2020
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Funding Sources for Food-Related Businesses: Fifth Edition
Published on March 23, 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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Equity and collaboration for resilient local food systems across the U.S.
Published on December 30, 2020
More resilient and equitable local food systems nationwide is the focus of a three-year, $600,000 grant awarded to the MSU Center for Regional Food Systems by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. -
New addition to U.S. food hub longitudinal data now available
Published on December 22, 2020
2019 National Food Hub Survey report gives key findings, trends, takeaways, and extensive figures of pre-COVID-19 food hub operations. -
Reflecting on inspiration from 2020
Published on December 16, 2020
To our partners and supporters, thank you for all that you have done this year to advance a good food system in Michigan and nationally.
Featured In the News
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Senator Stabenow Announces $746,480 to Strengthen Local Food Economies in Southwest Michigan and the Upper Peninsula
Published on October 7, 2020 by Senator Debbie Stabenow
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Governor Whitmer Proclaims October as Farm to School Month
Published on October 5, 2020 by Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
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Playing it safe: Aligning organic production with the Food Safety Modernization Act
Published on August 6, 2020 by Organic Grower
Events
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Feb 8
Loan Preparation for New and Beginning Farmers - Online Series - Feb 8
February 8, 2021 12:00PM – 1:00PM
Loans are an important tool for growing any business. This series will prepare new and beginning farmers with the tools needed to approach a lender.
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Feb 11
Webinar: Building Relationships Across Higher Education Institutions to Address Racism in the Food System
February 11, 2021 3:00PM – 4:30PM EST Zoom
This webinar will provide an overview of the history and policy that helped land-grant institutions develop and reimagine a model of collaborative research and outreach across these institutions to advance food system sustainability and resiliency.
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Mar 8
Loan Preparation for New and Beginning Farmers - Online Series - March 8
March 8, 2021 12:00PM – 1:00PM
Loans are an important tool for growing any business. This series will prepare new and beginning farmers with the tools needed to approach a lender.