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: Fifth Edition
Published on March 23, 2020
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An Annotated Bibliography on Structural Racism Present in the U.S. Food System, Seventh Edition
Published on January 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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MSU Center for Regional Food Systems awarded grant to strengthen local food partnerships in Battle Creek and the Upper Peninsula
Published on October 23, 2020
A new project will connect food and farm business owners with networks and partners that can help them prosper. -
Building diversity, equity, and inclusion capacity for extension educators across the United States
Published on September 30, 2020
MSU Center for Regional Food Systems and MSU Extension are collaborating in Michigan and nationwide to better serve BIPOC students, community members and colleagues. -
Essential food businesses: Supporting entrepreneurs during the pandemic
Published on September 30, 2020
MSU Center for Regional Food Systems and the MSU Product Center are helping food business entrepreneurs acquire skills and financing to succeed during the pandemic.
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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Oct 12
2020 Michigan Good Food Virtual Summit
October 12, 2020 – November 20, 2020 Online
The 2020 Michigan Good Food Summit is a series of virtual gatherings featuring stories, presentations, and panel discussions from communities and organizations across Michigan.
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Apr 6
ODEI First Tuesday: Featuring Dr. Shakara Tyler with the MSU Center for Regional Food Systems
April 6, 2021 5:00PM – 6:00PM Online
The April ODEI First Tuesday event features Dr. Shakara Tyler, a returning generation farmer, educator and activist-scholar who engages in agroecology, food sovereignty and climate justice with the MSU Center for Regional Food Systems.