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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Survey Explores Healthy Food Access in Six Michigan Communities

Published on May 22, 2018
Six Michigan communities have learned more about their residents’ access to healthy food using a new shared measurement survey.