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  • 2016 Michigan Good Food Report Card Summary

    Published on October 1, 2016
    This summary shares highlights from the 2016 Good Food Report Card, which demonstrates the significant increase in the number of collaborations working towards the goals of the Michigan Good Food Charter over the last two years.

  • 2016 Michigan Good Food Report Card

    Published on October 1, 2016
    The 2016 report card demonstrates the significant increase in the number of activities and collaborations working towards the goals of the Michigan Good Food Charter over the last two years.

  • Building Strong Economies and Healthy Food Systems from the Bottom Up

    Published on September 28, 2016
    This presentation explores the close relationship between healthy regional food systems and diversified, sustainable local economies.

  • Who Controls What We Eat: A Conversation with Philip H. Howard

    Published on September 23, 2016
    Curious about the pedigree of your favorite food brands? Wondering what you can do about the hidden impacts of your shopping list? Listen to Philip H. Howard as he discusses his new book.

  • Cultivate Michigan: What It Is and How to Help Institutions Sign Up

    Published on June 22, 2016
    Intended for partners of the Michigan Farm to Institution Network who can be allies and ambassadors for Cultivate Michigan around the state, this webinar covers how Cultivate Michigan works and how to help institutions in your area sign up.

  • How to Join Cultivate Michigan

    Published on June 22, 2016
    If you’re a food service director or buyer at a Michigan institution, check out this webinar to learn about the Cultivate Michigan campaign and how your institution can sign up to track purchases and reach for the MI Good Food Charter goal

  • Michigan’s Beginning Farmers Survey Summary

    Published on June 21, 2016
    The goal of the survey was to better understand the unique characteristics, experiences, and needs of Michigan’s beginning farmers in order to develop more effective training programs for these farmers.

  • Iowa Food Hub Manager Network Webinar

    Published on June 15, 2016
    This webinar provides an opportunity to learn about and compare another distinct food hub network model, the Iowa Food Hub Managers Network, with our Michigan Food Hub Network.

  • Meat Marketing Series: Selling the Whole Animal and Managing Variability

    Published on June 9, 2016
    Demand for local meat has been growing exponentially for years. Actually building a successful and profitable meat marketing program is easier said than done. Our report outlines a general solution for the problems.

  • Accessing and Understanding Secondary Data on Food Access Webinar

    Published on May 24, 2016
    This webinar introduces a range of sources for accessing secondary data related to healthy food access.

  • MI Farm to School Grant Program: The First Three Years

    Published on May 12, 2016
    The MI Farm to School Grant Program is an effort to help food program providers overcome challenges and stimulate or sustain local food purchasing programs at K-12 schools and early childhood programs in Michigan

  • Findings of the 2015 National Food Hub Survey

    Published on May 11, 2016
    The data from 2015 National Food Hub Survey is first ongoing national data set of its caliber on food hub operations.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Farm to Summer: Incorporating Local Foods into Summer Food Service Programs Webinar

    Published on May 5, 2016
    This webinar covers the basics of Farm to Summer, how to incorporate local purchasing into summer food service programs, and provides examples of Farm to Summer programs happening throughout Michigan.

  • Increasing Local Food Purchasing through Forward Contracting

    Published on April 22, 2016
    This webinar discusses the different ways schools can use a forward contract when purchasing local foods, how to get started, and the benefits for both farmers and K-12 schools and early childhood programs.

  • 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.

  • MI Farm to School Grant Program Information Webinar

    Published on April 15, 2016
    This webinar was an information session for prospective applicants for the 2016/2017 MI Farm to School Grant Program. Covering key information like eligibility, expectations, and the grant calendar as well as examples of previous grantee activities.

  • Encouraging Local Food Enterprise Through Zoning and Planning

    Published on April 13, 2016
    This webinar provides tips and guidance for food businesses and entrepreneurs on how to navigate existing zoning rules and regulations.

  • 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.

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