Resources
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The How and Why of Local Government Support for Food Systems
Published on November 8, 2016
This webinar features an in-depth look at findings from the 2015 survey conducted by CRFS in partnership with the International City-County Management Association on local government engagement in food systems. -
The Good Food Movement in Flint: A Snapshot
Published on November 4, 2016
A video snapshot of Good Food efforts in Flint, first shown at the 2016 Michigan Good Food Summit. -
The Good Food Movement in Kalamazoo: A Snapshot
Published on November 4, 2016
A video snapshot of Good Food efforts in Kalamazoo, first shown at the 2016 Michigan Good Food Summit. -
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. -
Estimating the Economic Contribution of Michigan's Food Retail Industry
Published on October 15, 2016
This report, funded by the Associated Food and Petroleum Dealers, analyzes available data to estimate the Michigan food retail industry’s contribution to Michigan’s economy. -
Michigan Farm to School: Calumet Center and Sharkar Farms
Published on October 6, 2016
The Calumet Center, a juvenile center in Highland Park, Michigan, is partnering with Sharkar Farms through Hoophouses for Health. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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 -
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. -
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. -
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.