Center for Regional Food Systems

News

• MSU Student Organic Farm in USA Today

  Published on June 12, 2013
  The MSU Student Organic Farm is highlighted in a USA Today article on college student purchasing at farmers markets.

• KBS Offers Automatic Milking Systems Workshop

  Published on June 6, 2013
  The MSU Kellogg Biological Station will host a workshop and webinar on Automatic Milking Systems on Grazing Farms on June 28.

• Michigan institutions expand local food purchasing

  Published on May 31, 2013
  Recent surveys by the Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems (CRFS) demonstrate that many institutions are eager to put more local food on their menus and area farmers are interested in supplying it.

• 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.