Guides

Farm to Early Childhood Programs: A Step-By-Step Guide

Published on June 12, 2015
This Farm to Early Childhood Program guide provides tools and resources to help early childhood program providers of all types and sizes purchase and use local foods in their meals and snacks.
Using Food Hubs to Create Sustainable Farm to School Programs

Published on April 15, 2015
This resource explores the key roles that food hubs can play in the development, support, and maintenance of successful farm to school programs.
2014 Charter Summary

Published on October 1, 2014
This summary reports on progress made toward achieving the 2020 goals set by the Michigan Good Food Charter.
Purchasing Michigan Products: A Step-by-Step Guide

Published on November 15, 2013
This purchasing guide offers guidance on preparing for and undertaking local produce purchasing in a school environment.
Food Innovation Districts: An Economic Gardening Tool

Published on April 5, 2013
This guide can help planners and other stakeholders in developing food innovation districts that promote positive business environments, spur regional food system development, and increase access to local food.
Michigan Produce Availability Chart

Published on March 29, 2013
This handout outlines the availability of Michigan-grown vegetables, herbs, and fruits throughout the year.
Local Food Resources: MI Organizations and Programs Supporting Local and Regional Food Systems

Published on October 29, 2012
This guide catalogs information about the programs, expertise, and services of Michigan organizations engaged in food systems work.
Fostering Farm-to-MSU Efforts: Research to Guide Closer Ties with Michigan Agriculture

Published on August 31, 2010
This study overviews current local food purchasing practices at MSU and develops models that could enhance and strengthen MSU’s engagement in buying local and Michigan-produced food items.
Better Choices Through Local Foods

Published on August 13, 2010
This guide helps demonstrate how food purchases impact communities.
Food Connections: Capital Area Community Food Profile

Published on August 13, 2010
This guide is intended to transform the way we think about food systems.
2010 Michigan Good Food Charter

Published on June 1, 2010
The 2010 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.
2010 Charter Summary

Published on June 1, 2010
This summary reports on progress made toward achieving the goals set by the Michigan Good Food Charter.
Marketing Michigan Products: A Step-by-Step Guide

Published on February 1, 2010
This Marketing Michigan Products Guide provides agricultural producers tools to market their products to Michigan schools.
Putting Michigan Produce On Your Menu: How to Buy and Use Michigan Produce in Your Institution

Published on January 1, 2010
This guide provides information to assist institutions in including Michigan products on school, preschool, hospital, and other institutions' cafeteria menus.
Michigan Youth Farm Stands Project Tool Kit

Published on January 5, 2009
This tool kit is designed to guide a team of youth and adults through planning and putting into action a local food project: a youth-run farm stand.
Farmer Tips on Hoophouse Use

Published on October 24, 2008
These guides were gleaned from interviews with farmers who utilize hoophouses.
Guide to Developing a Community Food Profile

Published on March 4, 2005
A Community Food Profile provides a framework for communicating community food system ideas through vignettes of the people and enterprises involved in your community.