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, Tenth Edition
Published on August 9, 2023
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Michigan Good Food Charter
Published on July 26, 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
Events
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Oct 8
Michigan Incubator Kitchen Network Fall Meeting
October 8, 2024 1:00PM – 4:30PM
The Michigan Incubator Kitchen Network will host an in-person meeting at the Grand Rapids Downtown Market.
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Oct 17
Michigan Apple Crunch 2024
October 17, 2024 – October 31, 2024
Celebrate Michigan apples and National Farm to School Month by participating in the annual Michigan Apple Crunch on October 17 or anytime in October.
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Oct 17
MLFCN October Monthly Meeting
October 17, 2024 10:00AM – 11:30AM
Join the Michigan Local Food Council Network for our monthly phone/video conference.
News
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National Urban Agriculture Conference 2024: Connecting Growers in Detroit and Beyond
Published on October 3, 2024
On August 4-6, 2024, the National Urban Agriculture (NUag) Conference took place in Detroit for the first time. Several CRFS team members presented or facilitated discussions. -
Agrivoltaic opportunities: Grazing livestock in solar energy systems
Published on September 25, 2024
Increasing community support for agrivoltaics, the practice of farming in and around solar projects, provides an opportunity for solar developers and the Michigan sheep industry to collaboratively meet the market demand for a steady supply of quality lamb. -
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.
Featured In the News
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Farm Stops Create New Markets for Small Farms
Published on August 12, 2024
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New 'Farm to Family' program seeks to increase access to local food across Michigan
Published on August 5, 2024
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How 10 Cents a Meal brings healthy food to more Michigan kids
Published on June 24, 2024