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  • Economics of Healthy Food Incentives at Michigan Farmers Markets: Study Highlights

    Published on August 8, 2017
    This brief introduces findings and next steps from a study evaluating the economic influences of Double Up Food Bucks on Michigan farmers and farmers markets.

  • Regulatory Routes to Purchasing Michigan Meat

    Published on July 13, 2017
    This infographic is designed the help both buyers and sellers of meat understand meat processing regulation in Michigan.

  • Understanding How Michigan Institutions Define Local Food

    Published on December 6, 2016
    The Michigan Farm to Institution Network informally surveyed Michigan institutions to better understand what they consider “local” as it relates to food procurement.

  • Cultivate Michigan 2016 Data Brief

    Published on October 21, 2016
    This brief provides a snapshot of the Cultivate Michigan campaign’s current standing and progress made since launch.

  • Local Governments & Food Systems - 2015 Survey Results

    Published on May 5, 2016
    CRFS worked with the International City/County Management Association to conduct a second comprehensive national survey of local government policies, programs, plans, and other activities supporting food systems.

  • Farmer Perspectives on Farm to Institution in Michigan

    Published on May 5, 2016
    In 2015, Michigan farmers were interviewed about their experiences and perceptions of selling to institutions.

  • 2016-2017 MI Farm to School Grantees

    Published on April 15, 2016
    This document provides a list of current and previous MI Farm to School Grantees for 2016-2017, including K-12 schools/districts and early childcare and education programs.

  • Michigan Local Food Council Network Webinar Summary - Feb 24, 2016

    Published on March 23, 2016
    Andrea Brown led a presentation and discussion on how to transform the occasional event attendee into a dynamic leader and how to grow council membership beyond the usual participants.

  • Michigan Local Food Council Network Meeting Summary - October 8, 2015

    Published on November 11, 2015
    This brief report summarizes the presentations and discussions at the October 8, 2015, Michigan Local Food Council Network meeting, held in Detroit.

  • Michigan Local Food Council Network Webinar Summary - August 2015

    Published on September 28, 2015
    The Michigan Local Food Council Network held a webinar on public policy advocacy on August 6, 2015.

  • Michigan Farm to Institution Network and Cultivate Michigan Info Sheet

    Published on July 28, 2015
    This two-pager provides an overview of the work of the Michigan Farm to Institution Network.

  • Michigan Local Food Council Network Meeting Summary - May 27, 2015

    Published on July 10, 2015
    This brief report summarizes the presentations and discussions at the inaugural Michigan Local Food Council Network meeting, held in Lansing on May 27, 2015.

  • Michigan Food Hub Points of Contact

    Published on May 15, 2015
    This document provides important points of contact for the Michigan Food Hub Network.

  • Resources for Urban Agriculture through Michigan State University

    Published on May 7, 2015
    This document is a listing of Michigan State University resources for agricultural activities in urban settings.

  • Farm to School in Michigan: Statewide Response Shows Widespread Activity

    Published on February 13, 2015
    This brief outlines results of a two-part optional question on local food purchasing that the Michigan Department of Education added to the 2014 MEGS online application.

  • Farm to Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Trainings Information Sheet

    Published on January 12, 2015
    This document provides information about the Farm to Migrant and Seasonal Head Start trainings.

  • Michigan Good Food Charter Shared Measurement Project 2014-2015 Overview

    Published on December 22, 2014
    This document provides an overview of the Michigan Good Food Charter Shared Measurement Project's direction for 2014-2015.

  • Michigan Food Hub Network Information Sheet

    Published on August 31, 2014
    This document provides and overview of the Michigan Food Hub Learning and Innovation Network and its work.

  • Valuing Michigan's Local Food System

    Published on May 21, 2014
    This analysis examines the value of Michigan's agricultural food products from the farm through processing, retailing, and to the consumer.

  • Farm to School in Michigan: Still Going Strong

    Published on March 14, 2014
    This brief outlines motivators and barriers to local food purchasing in schools, and details top food items in which schools are interested.

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