Center for Regional Food Systems

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  Community partnership results in “Shared Abundance”

  Published on July 13, 2023
  Northwest Lower Michigan has developed into a thriving food system—the book “Shared Abundance” details the community partnerships that made it happen.

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  First-ever Mi Fresh Fish Expo makes a splash on Michigan’s Capitol lawn

  Published on June 30, 2023
  More than 500 Michiganders spent day celebrating, learning about state’s aquaculture and commercial fishing industries.

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  USDA Selects MSU Center for Regional Food Systems to Create Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center

  Published on May 10, 2023
  CRFS will receive $20 million to launch this Regional Food Center with key partners in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. This includes the Menominee Indian Tribe Department of Agriculture and Food Systems who will provide tribal coordination.

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  CANR provides rankings on department, unit initiatives around DEI

  Published on May 3, 2023
  The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will honor the 2023 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Badge Awards recipients at the CANR Faculty and Staff Reception on May 11.

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  Making It In Michigan Conference and Trade Show returned to in-person format for 2023

  Published on April 21, 2023
  MSU Product Center hosted the 14th annual conference on April 20, 2023, at the Lansing Center.

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  MSU Product Center recognizes USDA Rural Development Michigan director of business programs at Making It In Michigan event

  Published on April 20, 2023
  Bobbie Morrison was presented with the 2023 Director’s Award for her critical support of Michigan businesses, entrepreneurs, and communities.

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  Asparagus: Michigan’s Anticipated Spring Crop

  Published on April 20, 2023
  As the seasons change, so does the availability of Michigan-grown foods. Asparagus is the crop we can all count on every spring.

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  Proctor receives 2023 CANR Early Achievement Award

  Published on April 14, 2023
  Heather Proctor, Center for Regional Food Systems accounting clerk, to receive 2023 CANR Early Achievement Award.

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  Advancing Equitable Local Food Policy through Community Organizing

  Published on March 31, 2023
  With support from State Partnerships Improving Nutrition and Equity (SPINE) funding, the Michigan Local Food Council Network invited councils to participate in a skill-building Policy Advocacy Learning Cohort in 2022.

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  National Institute of Food and Agriculture awards MSU Center for Regional Food Systems $3.45 million to Expand Culturally Relevant Support for Farm and Food Business owners

  Published on March 30, 2023
  Over the next five years, MSU CRFS will work with MSU Extension, Michigan Food and Farming Systems (MIFFS), and the Julian Samora Institute to develop resources for inclusive farm business engagement.