Resources

Michigan Guide to What's in Season Now - Mobile Version

Published on October 3, 2018
Save this guide to your mobile phone. Check it when you’re at the store, farmer’s market, or eating out so that you can support Michigan farmers all year long.
Local Food Purchasing at Michigan Colleges and Universities: Michigan Farm to Institution Network Virtual Network Meeting

Published on September 20, 2018
This meeting features a breakdown of results from a MFIN research project that studied local food purchasing efforts at public universities in Michigan.
2018 National Farm to Early Care and Education Survey

Published on September 11, 2018
The results of the 2018 National Farm to Early Care and Education Survey are available for partners and supporters to use and share in their networks.
Making Local Sourcing Standard Practice: Lessons From Michigan

Published on September 11, 2018
This chapter examines three arenas that have advanced farm-to-institution activity in the Michigan: state government policy, non-profit and agriculture extension agency facilitation, and supply chain partnerships.
Taking Root: Hoophouses for Health + MI Farm to School Video Series

Published on August 30, 2018
This series of five short videos shows how the innovative combination of Hoophouses for Health and MI Farm to School works from every angle.
Transitioning to Certified Organic in Michigan: Where to Start?

Published on August 1, 2018
This Michigan State University Extension bulletin was developed to outline steps to initiate the process and to aid farmers in deciding whether this type of certification is the best route for their farm.
Achieving Food Systems Visions - Past, Present and Future (Webinar Series)

Published on August 1, 2018
This three-part series features guest speakers from states that, like Michigan, have visionary plans that guide their local food systems progress.
Take the #MIGoodFoodChallenge

Published on July 17, 2018
Michigan farmers are counting on you to take the #MIGoodFoodChallenge. Join the effort to make 20 percent of your food Michigan-grown by 2020.
Michigan Farm to School: Kids in the Kitchen

Published on July 2, 2018
Chef Sean Gartland prepares three healthy recipes that include locally grown products. Each video shows how easy it is to prepare local, healthy, and affordable foods with children of different ages in the kitchen.
Tracking Shows Increase in Local Food Purchasing at Michigan Schools

Published on May 29, 2018
This short report shares data that shows that food purchasing is increasing in Michigan K-12 schools.
Cultivate Michigan 2017 Data Brief

Published on May 29, 2018
This brief summarizes progress to date of the Cultivate Michigan institutional local food purchasing campaign since launching in 2014.
Can Farmers’ Markets in Shrinking Cities Contribute to Economic Development? A Case Study from Flint, Michigan

Published on May 24, 2018
This article examines the extent to which the Flint Farmers’ Market produces positive spillover effects on nearby businesses in downtown Flint, Michigan.
Finding Healthy Food in a Land of Plenty: Food Access Survey of a Battle Creek Neighborhood

Published on May 7, 2018
The results of a 2016 food access pilot survey conducted in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Battle Creek, Michigan. These findings will help drive the ongoing food systems and racial equity work conducted by Good Food Battle Creek.
Webinar - Racial Equity in Food Systems Work: Beginning the Journey

Published on May 2, 2018
A webinar intended to inspire Extension educators who want to make racial equity a more intentional part of their work – and an introduction to resources and tools to help do so.
2017 Food Hub Survey Results Webinar

Published on May 1, 2018
Learn from an in-depth survey of food hubs across the US in this webinar.
Michigan Livestock Producer Capacity Assessment Final Report

Published on April 10, 2018
The findings of a survey exploring Michigan livestock producers' interest in and capacity to serve demand for local meat products.
The Michigan Good Food Charter Beyond 2020: Initiating the Visioning Process

Published on April 9, 2018
Follow up report from initial stage of Michigan Good Food Charter post-2020 visioning process.
Seed Production Guide Curriculum for Malawi - A Farmer Field School Approach

Published on April 1, 2018
This is a manual to guide educators across the globe to help farmers learn to grow legume seed for production and for sale. The information on teaching suggests using a participatory and experiential learning approach.
Action Learning: Teaching Others to Engage with Learners

Published on April 1, 2018
Everyone can learn; it’s just that not all people learn best with the same approach. This module offers a mixture of different teaching approaches to maximize learning by all.
2017 National Food Hub Survey Questions

Published on March 27, 2018
The 2017 National Food Hub Survey, conducted by CRFS and the Wallace Center at Winrock International, was opened for response to food hub managers between February and April 2017.