Resources

Loan Readiness Toolbox for Food and Farm Businesses

Published on September 15, 2023
The Toolbox includes resources for consumer-packaged goods manufacturers, caterers, restaurants, kitchen incubators, food trucks, and farmers who are ready to monitor and track their financial records and access financing in the next 18 – 24 months.
The National Food Hub Survey Data Dashboard

Published on September 15, 2023
Through the MSU National Food Hub Survey Data Dashboard, users can visually explore the findings of previous National Food Hub Surveys from 2013-2021.
Michigan Farm to Early Care and Education Network Strategic Plan 2023-2028

Published on August 30, 2023
The Michigan Farm to Early Care and Education (ECE) Network team developed the Strategic Plan for 2023-2028 by consulting nearly 200 farm to ECE providers, farmers, families, state agencies and partner organizations.
Local Food Incentive Programs - State Program Flash Talks

Published on August 24, 2023
The MSU Center for Regional Food Systems and National Farm to School Network hosted a two-part webinar series that explored ten different local food purchasing incentives (LFPIs) across the nation on August 9 and 14.
MFIN Virtual Meeting: Garden to Cafeteria

Published on August 17, 2023
Learn more about how school gardens can provide produce to the cafeteria.
Local Food Purchasing at Michigan Schools: 2022-2023 Survey Results

Published on August 14, 2023
Since the 2014–2015 school year, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) has tracked local food purchasing activity through school-based child nutrition programs.
An Annotated Bibliography on Structural Racism Present in the U.S. Food System, Tenth Edition

Published on August 9, 2023
An annotated bibliography of resources and publications on structural racism in the U.S. food system. The tenth edition contains over 650 annotated references.
Michigan Crunch Guide

Published on August 9, 2023
The Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch encourages healthy eating and supports farm to school and other local food purchasing initiatives throughout the region.
Michigan Crunch Guide for K-12 Schools

Published on August 7, 2023
The Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch encourages healthy eating and supports farm to school and other local food purchasing initiatives throughout the region.
Michigan Crunch Guide for Early Care and Education

Published on August 7, 2023
The Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch encourages healthy eating and supports farm to school and other local food purchasing initiatives throughout the region.
Using Michigan MarketMaker to Make Farm to Institution Connections

Published on July 26, 2023
These Michigan Farm to Institution Network resources will help buyers and suppliers to connect via MarketMaker.
MFIN Virtual Network Meeting: Michigan MarketMaker Cultivate Michigan Affiliation

Published on July 17, 2023
Michigan MarketMaker can be a useful tool for farm to institution connections.
Todo en buena temporada: La agricultura en la atención y la educación tempranas

Published on May 23, 2023
Este recurso de actividades y recetas se redactó específicamente para proveedores familiares de cuidado infantil a cargo de grupos pequeños de niños en sus hogares. Contiene experiencias y conocimientos de otros proveedores familiares.
Using Networks to Build Collaborative and Equitable Food Systems

Published on May 17, 2023
Local food systems are widely regarded as go-to examples for fostering rural-urban and farmer-consumer connections, but they require significant investments in stakeholder networks and the institutional infrastructure necessary to sustain and expand them.
How Much Should I Buy? A Guide to Fresh Fruits and Vegetables for Home Cooking

Published on May 11, 2023
MSU Extension, with the assistance of Project FRESH-Farmers' Market Nutrition Program, has produced this guide to assist consumers with assessing proportions of fresh produce needed for specific meals.
Findings of the 2021 National Food Hub Survey

Published on April 28, 2023
Explore the findings of the 5th biennial survey of food hubs across the United States.
Farmer Workshop: Bringing the Farm to Early Care and Education

Published on April 21, 2023
This training offers practical tools and relevant information to farmers and process to help plan and sell to nearby early care and education centers by providing information about ECE nutrition programs, requirements, and recommended action steps.
10 Cents a Meal for Michigan's Kids and Farms 2021-2022 Legislative Report

Published on April 1, 2023
How did 10 Cents a Meal benefit Michigan in 2021-2022? The Michigan Department of Education submits a report every year to the state legislature about 10 Cents a Meal, to which 10 Cents partners contribute.
Celebrate Week of the Young Child with Farm to ECE (April 1-7)

Published on March 27, 2023
The first week of April is recognized as the Week of the Young Child by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Check out these ideas to support young children's development through farm to early care and education activities.
Funding Sources for Food-Related Businesses, Eighth Edition

Published on March 21, 2023
The eighth edition of this directory provides an overview of various financing sources available to food-related businesses in Michigan and across the United States.