Center for Regional Food Systems

News

• Evaluating the Economic Impact of Local Food

  Published on May 17, 2013
  In early 2013, CRFS and the Union of Concerned Scientists convened economists and local food researchers to examine economic analyses of local and regional food systems. Results will be shared at a May 20 webinar and are presented in a brief publication.

• Food Innovation Districts Guide Released

  Published on May 3, 2013
  "Food Innovation Districts: An Economic Gardening Tool," provides guidance to planners, developers, elected officials and community advocates on supporting farm and food business collaboration and innovation.

• CRFS on the Radio: Building Sustainable Food Systems in Michigan

  Published on May 2, 2013
  CRFS Director Mike Hamm talks local food systems with "Current State" on WKAR.

• Food Hubs Growing in Michigan

  Published on April 1, 2013
  An article on the AFPD website.

• 2013 Michigan Organic Reporting Session Announced

  Published on February 4, 2013
  The annual Michigan Organic Reporting Session will take place on the MSU campus on Friday, March 1, 9am-5pm.

• Local Food Resource Guide

  Published on September 21, 2012
  A guide of Michigan organizations working on food systems issues is now available.

• Farm Succession Study

  Published on September 21, 2012
  Results of a 2011 survey of Michigan farmers about their retirement and succession plans are detailed in this report.

• Financing Farming Report

  Published on July 5, 2012
  This newly-released report focuses on farm financing and expanding capital access in the the farming sector.

• CRFS Receives Food Hub Grant

  Published on July 5, 2012
  A grant from The Kresge Foundation will support developing a food hub network in Michigan.

• Native American Sustainable Ag Speaker Series

  Published on July 5, 2012
  Webinar recordings from the 2012 Native American Sustainable Agriculture Speaker Series are now available.