Resources

All Briefs from 2021 National Farm to ECE Survey Now Available

Published on September 22, 2022
All of the briefs from the 2021 National Farm to ECE survey are now available
New Briefs from the 2021 National Farm to ECE Survey

Published on September 13, 2022
A new series of briefs focuses on farm to ECE participation and practices as well as motivations and barriers.
Harvesting Quality: Supporting Standards with Farm to Early Care and Education

Published on August 29, 2022
Quality Rating and Improvement Systems (QRIS) are program standards developed by states to systematically approach assessment, improvement, and communication in early care and education.
Boletín E-3424SP Comercialización de productos frescos a través de mercados intermedios y directos al consumidor

Published on August 25, 2022
Descripción general de los canales de marketing directos y posteriores, incluidos los estándares de calidad, los seguros y las consideraciones de seguridad alimentaria, la comunicación, las habilidades, los precios y los perfiles típicos de los clientes.
2022 Charter Launch Webinar Recording and Resources

Published on August 19, 2022
Watch a recording of the 2022 Good Food Charter launch webinar and access other resources.
10 Cents Farm to School Video

Published on August 11, 2022
10 Cents a Meal for Michigan's Kids and Farms benefits school children and supports Michigan farmers.
Farm to School Video Series from Michigan Department of Education

Published on August 11, 2022
This series from the Michigan Department of Education showcases what farm to school looks like in action and why it matters.
2021 National Farm to ECE Survey

Published on August 3, 2022
See what we learned from 2,914 survey respondents across 26 states about current farm to ECE initiatives, what's needed to sustain and expand participation, and the effect, if any, of COVID-19 on farm to ECE and local purchasing practices.
Michigan Good Food Charter

Published on July 26, 2022
The Michigan Good Food Charter is a vision and a roadmap to advance Michigan’s food and agricultural contributions to the economy, protect our natural resource base, improve our residents’ health, and enable generations of Michigan youth to thrive.
All About Beans: A Summary of Legumes in the 2020-2021 Year of 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan's Kids and Farms Program

Published on July 11, 2022
This report uses 10 Cents data from SY2020-21 to describe the purchase and use of legumes by grantees.
Local Sourcing: It is Easier Than You Think

Published on July 1, 2022
Learn strategies to source more locally produced foods in your business.
Faces of the Network Podcast #4: Noel Bielaczyc, Value Chain Specialist, Center for Regional Food Systems

Published on June 28, 2022
Hosted by Farm to Institution Data Manager Zaire Parrotte, the Faces of the Network Podcast is a space to hear stories from Michigan champions, partners, and supporters who are leading the way in supplying, sourcing, and serving Michigan food, from the farm to the institution. In this fourth episode, we meet Noel Bielaczyc, Value Chain Specialist at the Center for Regional Food Systems.
Faces of the Network Podcast #3: Mariel Borgman, Community Food Systems Educator, MSU Extension

Published on June 27, 2022
Hosted by Farm to Institution Data Manager Zaire Parrotte, the Faces of the Network Podcast is a space to hear stories from Michigan champions, partners, and supporters who are leading the way in supplying, sourcing, and serving Michigan food, from the farm to the institution. In this third episode, we meet Mariel Borgman, Community Food Systems Educator for Michigan State University Extension.
Faces of the Network Podcast #2: Abbey Palmer, Community Food Systems Educator, MSU Extension

Published on June 26, 2022
Hosted by Farm to Institution Data Manager Zaire Parrotte, the Faces of the Network Podcast is a space to hear stories from Michigan champions, partners, and supporters who are leading the way in supplying, sourcing, and serving Michigan food, from the farm to the institution. This series is brought to you by the Michigan Farm to Institution Network. In this second episode, we meet Abbey Palmer, Community Food Systems Educator for Michigan State University Extension.
Faces of the Network Podcast #1: Megan McManus, Farm to Institution Fellow, Center for Regional Food Systems

Published on June 25, 2022
Hosted by Farm to Institution Data Manager Zaire Parrotte, the Faces of the Network Podcast is a space to hear stories from Michigan champions, partners, and supporters who are leading the way in supplying, sourcing, and serving Michigan food, from the farm to the institution. This podcast is brought to you by the Michigan Farm to Institution Network. In this first episode, we meet Megan McManus, Farm to Institution Fellow at the Center for Regional Food Systems.
Producing a Value-Added Product on the Farm Series

Published on June 24, 2022
These info sheets overview how farms with greater than or less than 3,000 laying hens can produce shell eggs as a value-added product.
REAL Talks Episode 6 - Internal and External Engagement with DEI: A Conversation with The Food Trust

Published on May 31, 2022
In episode 6, our guests from The Food Trust share how they engage in the practice of DEI within their own organization, and with the external communities they partner with.
REAL Talks Episode 5 - Intentionality in the DEI Process: A Conversation with Farmers Market Coalition

Published on May 16, 2022
For episode 5 of REAL Talks, we talked with Farmers Market Coalition, a core partner of the Nutrition Incentive Hub providing farm direct technical assistance to nutrition incentive grantees and practitioners.
Farm to Institution Food Safety Basics

Published on April 20, 2022
Institutional buyers have a variety of options to verify their produce suppliers’ food safety practices. This resource includes videos, case studies, and links to additional information to learn about on-farm produce safety practices.
Navigating Farm Produce Safety Programs

Published on April 20, 2022
As a food service buyer, you rely on your suppliers to provide safe high quality food. Farms have various options for demonstrating their safe produce production and handling practices.