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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Healthy, Michigan-grown food for Michigan’s youngest eaters
Published on November 24, 2020
$90,900 grant will grow connections between early care and education providers and food producers. -
Jude Barry promoted to Associate Director
Published on November 16, 2020
As Associate Director, Dr. Barry will continue to oversee day to day operations at CRFS and her programmatic work in workforce development. Additionally, she will oversee program support and have an expanded role in fund development efforts. -
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.
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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Dec 7
Loan Preparation for New and Beginning Farmers - Online Series - Dec 7
December 7, 2020 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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Dec 17
Webinar: Building food council networks that support health, local economies and equity
December 17, 2020 2:30PM – 4:00PM EST Online
Local food council networks from Kansas, Michigan, and North Carolina will discuss responses to COVID-19 in their work, the importance of using an equity lens, lessons learned, and where their work is going next.
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Jan 11
Loan Preparation for New and Beginning Farmers - Online Series - Jan 11
January 11, 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.