Resources

From Seed to Harvest: Summary of Michigan Procurement Pilot

Published on November 23, 2022
MSU Center for Regional Food Systems received funding from the WK Kellogg Foundation to address a specific goal of supporting a procurement pilot to self assess current practices, identify goals, and monitor progress in establishing Farm to ECE.
Local Food Incentive Programs for K-12 School and ECE Settings: Stakeholder Needs and Values

Published on November 7, 2022
Findings from a national survey showcase the interest and educational needs related to K–12 and ECE-based local food incentive or reimbursement programs.
Student Engagement: Michigan Farm to Institution Network Virtual Network Meeting

Published on November 2, 2022
Explore approaches for engaging students with learning about, and influencing, their food options.
The Michigan Farm to Institution Network's Framework for 2022 and Beyond

Published on October 11, 2022
A guiding framework based on feedback from network members.
Building More Equitable SNAP-Ed Collaborations Among Land-grant Universities and State & Community Partners, Part 1

Published on October 10, 2022
Learn about how land grant universities and state and community partners can build more equitable collaborations around SNAP-Ed in this recording from the Oct. 6, 2022 national webinar.
Farm to School and ECE Local Food Incentive Programs: The National Landscape Webinar

Published on October 6, 2022
View this webinar for a review of designs of different statewide incentive programs, results from a national survey of stakeholders about educational needs and values related to these programs, and support available for policy advocacy and education.
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.
Racial Equity in the MI FTECE Network: Facilitation Debrief

Published on August 31, 2022
The Michigan Farm to ECE Network offers the results of the most recent racial equity discussion in this facilitation debrief by Bumblebee Design & Evaluation.
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.