News

Three Michigan institutions reach milestones for local food purchasing

Published on November 20, 2019
Friendship Centers of Emmet County, West Ottawa School District, and Zeeland School District received Cultivate Michigan awards in recognition of their progress toward sourcing 20% Michigan foods by 2020.
Growing our Michigan meat industry through value chain networking

Published on September 9, 2019
What was the impact of the Michigan Meat Network? Our publication explores this question.
MSU Releases Directory of Michigan Food System Councils

Published on August 13, 2019
New directory makes it easier for residents to connect with councils and networks working on food systems in their city, county and region.
Announcing a new report on Michigan’s food councils - what do they look like and what are they doing?

Published on August 12, 2019
Data is now available from a survey of Michigan’s local food councils.
Announcing the latest in a series of food access studies in Michigan communities

Published on July 22, 2019
Healthy food access challenges in northeast and northwest Lower Michigan are described in two new reports from the MSU Center for Regional Food Systems.
Michigan Local Food Council Network Seed Grant Program - Request for Proposals Summer 2019

Published on June 4, 2019
Are you looking for funding for your local food council? The Michigan Local Food Council Network is offering grants to Michigan food councils who want to build capacity and develop peer-to-peer connections.
Requesting Citations for An Annotated Bibliography on Structural Racism Present in the U.S. Food System, 7th edition

Published on May 24, 2019
Please share citations for research, analysis, outreach and commentary that address BOTH structural racism AND the U.S. food system.
Apply Now for a Scholarship to Attend the Be Well Fabulous Black Woman Michigan Tour

Published on March 4, 2019
The Michigan Good Food Fund is excited to announce applications are now open for scholarships to attend the Be Well Fabulous Black Woman Tour!
Announcing MSU Product Center Business Assistance Award: Round 2

Published on February 19, 2019
The Michigan Good Food Fund is excited to announce a second round of Business Assistance Awards to support enterprises helping to grow Michigan's good food future.
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.