Center for Regional Food Systems

News

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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.

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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.

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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.

• 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.

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  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.

• 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.