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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.
School Food System Innovation Hub to Bring Innovative Supply Chain Solutions to the Lake Michigan Region

Published on March 29, 2023
MSU CRFS will serve as the state lead for the Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Hub which will improve access to nutritious, locally grown food in the Great lakes region, along with partners in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Northern Indiana.
Honey production guide for Michigan beekeepers

Published on March 17, 2023
A guide from MSU Extension and the Center for Regional Food Systems outlines best practices for processing and selling liquid honey for beekeepers who make $15,000 or less in annual honey sales.
Mentors matter for new farmers

Published on February 28, 2023
Michigan Sustainable Farm Mentors program connects 42 beginning and aspiring farmers with experienced farmers.
Great Lakes fishers process safe seafood products with Seafood HACCP training

Published on February 17, 2023
Long-standing partnership makes training possible for the region’s tribal, state, and local fish producers.
CRFS receives Hazen Pingree Award for Food System Innovation

Published on February 3, 2023
CRFS was honored to receive the Hazen Pingree and Senator Stabenow Silo Buster awards from the Eastern Market Partnership.
Call for nominations for the MFIN advisory committee

Published on January 23, 2023
For the 2023 calendar year, MFIN seeks nominations for Michigan-based advisory committee members to represent institutional food programs and local and regional supply chains.
Request for Citations for 10th Edition Annotated Bibliography

Published on December 15, 2022
We are seeking citations that refer to research, analysis, outreach, and commentary on structural racism and the U.S. food system. 
CRFS Receives Cooperative Agreement to Prepare Toolkit for Food Hubs

Published on December 1, 2022
In cooperation with the University of Vermont and the Center for Rural Studies, CRFS will prepare a toolkit of resources to support food hubs across the country.
Third Year of Farm to Early Care and Education Implementation Grant Funding continues expansion of Michigan Farm to ECE efforts

Published on November 30, 2022
An additional $63,000 grant will support Michigan Farm to Early Care and Education efforts.