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: Sixth Edition
Published on March 31, 2021
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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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Measuring Racial Equity in the Food System: Established and Suggested Metrics
Published on May 6, 2019
News
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Nominate a childcare provider or farmer for the Michigan Grow More Award
Published on September 17, 2021
The Michigan Grow More Award is intended to acknowledge early care and education providers and farmers and food producers doing extraordinary work in farm to ECE. Nominate a farm to ECE champion by Friday, October 1. -
Call for Citations: Ninth Edition of An Annotated Bibliography on Structural Racism Present in the U.S. Food System
Published on September 7, 2021
MSU Center for Regional Food Systems is seeking citations to update the next edition of our publication, An Annotated Bibliography on Structural Racism Present in the U.S. Food System by November 1, 2021. -
MSU Product Center helps Michigan food entrepreneurs survive and thrive throughout pandemic
Published on August 31, 2021
The MSU Product Center has helped Michigan businesses and entrepreneurs grow and adapt to the immense challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and has helped Michigan communities with economic recovery and financial resilience efforts.
Featured In the News
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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
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USDA Funds Risk Management Education for Historically Underserved Producers
Published on July 29, 2021 by United States Department of Agriculture
Events
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Sep 29
Battle Creek Food Industry Mixer
September 29, 2021 5:00PM – 7:00PM Café Rica, 62 E Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49017
A monthly networking happy hour for all those in and supporting the food industry in SW Michigan. Join us to share and learn about food businesses, resources and opportunities!
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Sep 30
Webinar: 10 Cents a Meal Program Impacts
September 30, 2021 10:00AM – 11:30AM Zoom
Learn from the experiences of 10 Cents grantees to improve your farm to school program.
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Oct 13
Michigan Good Food Charter Gathering
October 13, 2021 – October 15, 2021 Online
Register now! The Michigan Good Food Charter Gathering will take place on October 13-15 on a virtual platform with live workshops and networking space.