Resources

Voices of Sustainable Agriculture: Speaker Series

Published on September 23, 2021
Voices of Sustainable Agriculture explores a range of topics and perspectives on sustainable agriculture. Hear from farmers, educators, and researchers in these recorded virtual sessions.
Participatory State and Regional Food System Plans and Charters in the U.S.: A Summary of Trends and National Directory

Published on September 13, 2021
This report offers a snapshot of national trends and a directory of food systems plans and charters that exist at state and regional levels across the United States.
Directory of Michigan Local Food Councils & Food and Health Networks/Associations

Published on July 30, 2021
Use this directory to connect with Michigan local food councils and food policy councils, statewide food and health associations, and Michigan State University Extension staff who work with local councils.
Webinar - Building Trust and Fostering Sustainable Collaboration Across Higher Education Institutions: Examples from Michigan and Texas

Published on July 21, 2021
This webinar features examples of collaboration in higher education that are pluralistic in nature and built on trust and shared values.
Webinar - State Food System Plans: Are they worth it?

Published on July 19, 2021
This webinar reflects on statewide food system plans as a strategy for food systems change.
Growing the Next Generation: Grandfriends and Gardens

Published on June 30, 2021
Seniors in Ionia County, Michigan garden with preschoolers to grow the next generation of learners and gardeners.
Food System Career Pathways in Michigan

Published on June 24, 2021
Explore an overview of food system career pathways to get a big-picture look at jobs, wages, skills and education required, and 5-year growth projections in Michigan's food system.
Food Inputs and Services Career Pathway Maps

Published on June 24, 2021
These career pathway maps illustrate how workers might advance to higher-skill, higher-paid jobs in the food inputs and services subsector.
Food Preparation and Service Career Pathway Map

Published on June 24, 2021
This career pathway map illustrates how workers might advance to higher-skill, higher-paid jobs in the food preparation and service subsector.
Wholesale Food Distribution or Storage Pathway Maps

Published on June 24, 2021
These career pathway maps illustrate how workers might advance to higher-skill, higher-paid jobs in the wholesale food distribution or storage subsector.
Food Manufacturing and Processing Career Pathway Maps

Published on June 24, 2021
These career pathway maps illustrate how workers might advance to higher-skill, higher-paid jobs in the food manufacturing and processing subsector.
Retail Food Distribution Career Pathway Maps

Published on June 24, 2021
These career pathway maps illustrate how workers might advance to higher-skill, higher-paid jobs in the retail food distribution subsector.
Food Production Career Pathway Maps

Published on June 24, 2021
These career pathway maps illustrate how workers might advance to higher-skill, higher-paid jobs in the food production subsector.
On-Farm Food Safety Webinar: Michigan Farm to Institution Network Virtual Network Meeting

Published on June 4, 2021
This webinar recording features presentations and discussions that focus on essential produce safety practices for farm to institution programs.
It’s a SNAP: The Value of Nutrition Incentives for Brick and Mortar Retailers

Published on April 21, 2021
Brick and mortar retailers who source and sell local foods can tailor their operations and marketing techniques to sell to SNAP audiences.
10 Cents a Meal Info Session for Farms and Food Distributors

Published on April 8, 2021
Farmers and food distributors can watch this info session recording to learn more about 10 Cents a Meal, including who it reaches, how it works, and results it has produced.
Pivoting Practice: Early Care and Education Food Procurement During a Pandemic

Published on April 8, 2021
While the pandemic presents many challenges for farm to early care and education, childcare providers are benefitting from opportunities to buy and serve local foods.
Funding Sources for Food-Related Businesses: Sixth Edition

Published on March 31, 2021
The sixth edition of this directory provides an overview of various financing sources available to food-related businesses in Michigan and across the United States.
Buying Local: A 10 Cents a Meal Training for 2020-2021 Grantees

Published on March 12, 2021
This training for 10 Cents Grantees in 2020-2021 school year includes a primer on procurement, sources and resources for purchasing local foods, and testimonials from school food service directors about their farm to school experiences .
Webinar Series: Loan Preparation for New and Beginning Farmers

Published on March 8, 2021
Loans are an important tool for growing any business and if approached with the right groundwork, can be a beneficial part of your farm business development.