Center for Regional Food Systems

News

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  10 Cents a Meal Program Successes Featured on WGVU Radio

  Published on January 10, 2019

  The nationally-recognized 10 Cents a Meal for School Kids and Farm program celebrates its many victories on WGVU's radio show Community Sustainable Voices.

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  $385,000 Awarded to 13 Michigan Food Enterprises by the Michigan Good Food Fund

  Published on December 18, 2018

  Michigan’s good food economy is growing thanks to these 13 businesses, which aim to increase healthy food access and economic opportunity and job creation in communities that need it most.

• MSU Organic Farmer Training Program equips next generation of farmers

  Published on December 6, 2018

  MSU Organic Farmer Training Program is seeking applicants for 2019 cohort.

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  MSU hosts an innovative Financial Management Boot Camp for Food Hub managers

  Published on November 29, 2018

  The Food Hub specialist at the MSU Center for Regional Food Systems, and members of the MSU Extension Community Food Systems team paired up to host a statewide financial management boot camp in Flint, MI.

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  Connecting the school garden to curriculum standards

  Published on November 14, 2018

  Resources to address the challenge of offering experiential education and meeting content standard requirements.

• Request for Proposals for a Local/Regional Food System Workforce Needs Assessment for Michigan

  Published on November 12, 2018

  The MSU Center for Regional Food Systems, the Food Innovation Center at Kalamazoo Valley Community College and MSU Extension are seeking a firm, consultant or organization to conduct a local/regional food system workforce assessment for Michigan.

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  Rich Pirog Awarded Diversity & Multiculturalism Award

  Published on October 31, 2018

  2018 Extension Diversity & Multiculturalism Award given to MSU Center for Regional Food Systems Director. The award is presented to individuals and teams who have made exceptional efforts in promoting inclusion in MSUE program content or delivery.

• Seeking Part-Time Professional Aide

  Published on October 29, 2018

  This position will support the creation and maintenance of data management systems and data analysis and reporting for multiple highly visible and influential research projects. Apply by November 9.

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  Four Michigan institutions recognized for exceptional Farm to Institution achievements

  Published on October 22, 2018

  Two hospitals, one senior program and one school district are recognized with Cultivate Michigan awards for reaching key milestones toward the Michigan Good Food Charter goal of purchasing 20% Michigan food by 2020.

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  Michigan Good Food Fund Catalytic Investment Awards - Apply by October 21

  Published on October 1, 2018

  Do you want to spark change in your business? The Michigan Good Food Fund announces the next round of Catalytic Investment Awards for Michigan businesses increasing healthy food access and creating jobs in their communities.

• Seeking Food Sovereignty and Racial Equity Post-Doctorate Research Associate

  Published on September 26, 2018

  An exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, resourceful, experienced, and committed candidate to bring creative vision to an existing foundation of relationships and learnings in the areas of food sovereignty and racial equity. Apply by October 28.

• Request for Proposals for Food Systems Racial Equity Metrics Scan

  Published on July 18, 2018

  The MSU Center for Regional Food Systems is seeking a firm, consultant or organization to conduct a scan of potential food system racial equity metrics.

• “Amplifying Voices for Equity” 2018 Michigan Good Food Summit registration now open

  Published on July 11, 2018

  Keystone statewide gathering to advance a thriving economy, equity, and sustainability through Michigan’s food system will be October 22, 2018

• Seeking Michigan Food Systems Collaboration Academic Specialist

  Published on June 20, 2018

  This position will lead efforts to build upon and further develop the collaboration underlying the Michigan Good Food Charter.

• Submissions Request: Citations for the Sixth Edition of An Annotated Bibliography on Structural Racism Present in the U.S. Food System

  Published on June 13, 2018

  Request for citations for the sixth edition of An Annotated Bibliography on Structural Racism Present in the U.S. Food System.

• Measuring Food Access – Local Information, Statewide Application

  Published on May 29, 2018

  Six Michigan communities – three urban and three rural – are sharing a tool for getting key information to improve food access locally.

• Michigan Local Food Council Network Seed Grant Program Request for Proposals

  Published on April 17, 2018

  Existing and developing Michigan local food or food policy councils are eligible to apply for grants of up to $5,000, or $6,000 with matching funds.

• Request for Qualifications and Letter of Intent – Project Evaluation

  Published on April 16, 2018

  Seeking a firm, consultant or organization to provide evaluation services for two grant projects, one Michigan-based and one national, starting in summer 2018 and continuing through July, 2022.

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  Findings of the 2017 Food Hub Survey

  Published on April 3, 2018

  The new report spans six years and draws on three surveys – 2013, 2015, and 2017 – to provide the most current and comprehensive picture of U.S. food hubs and their impacts.

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  Michigan Joins National Leaders and Local Food Advocates at 9th National Farm to Cafeteria Conference

  Published on April 2, 2018

  Attendees of the National Farm to Cafeteria Conference will learn best practices, network with likeminded communities and bring home creative solutions that will help to nourish people and the economy.