Center for Regional Food Systems

Resources

• Small-Scale Urban Food Trade in Lilongwe

  Published on October 27, 2015
  In this video, researchers follow legume trader, Ruth Ndingo, as they explore the traditional food provisioning and exchange environment in Lilongwe, Malawi.

• 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.

• The Role of Values in Food Hub Sourcing and Distributing Practices

  Published on September 24, 2015
  There has been rapid growth of interest in planning and operationalizing food hub enterprises across the country. Some of these entities aim to increase food access for underserved consumers.

• You Can't Rush The Process: Collective Impact Models of Food Systems Change

  Published on September 21, 2015
  This report highlights a range of state and multi-state food system initiatives across the country and explores six cross-cutting themes. Key strategies, indicators and lessons learned are shared for each initiative.

• Race, Ethnicity, and the Promise of "Good Food" for Michigan: A three-voice commentary

  Published on August 11, 2015
  This commentary calls out the need for new tools and resources for local food students, researchers, educators, and advocates to better understand the role structural racism plays in the U.S. food system.

• 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 Meat Processing Infographic Report

  Published on July 14, 2015
  This infographic report is a visual guide to findings from the 2014 Michigan Meat Processing Capacity Survey.

• 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.

• Small Farmers Can Make Food Safety Work: The Group GAP Pilot Project in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

  Published on July 10, 2015
  This case study provides an overview of the processes, challenges, benefits, and lessons learned from the Group Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) pilot project in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

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  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.

• Shared Measurement Formative Research Executive Summary

  Published on May 26, 2015
  This report highlights results from interviews and surveys of stakeholders working on goals of the Charter. Results show a need for training and interest in collecting data on food access, economic impacts and institutional procurement.

• Predictors of Food Hub Financial Viability

  Published on May 25, 2015
  This research attempts to identify key differences between food hubs that appear financially viable and those that do not by examining operational characteristics and spending profiles in food hubs studied in the 2013 National Food Hub Survey.

• 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.

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  Growing Local Food Systems: A Case Study Series on Local Governments

  Published on May 5, 2015
  This report features four case studies highlighting various forms of local government support for food systems.

• 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.

• Growing Local Food Systems: A Case Study on Topsham, ME

  Published on April 14, 2015
  This case study features local food systems activities within the Town of Topsham, Maine.

• Growing Local Food Systems: A Case Study on Decatur, GA

  Published on April 14, 2015
  This case study features local food systems activities within the City of Decatur, Georgia.

• Growing Local Food Systems: A Case Study on Washtenaw County - Ann Arbor, MI

  Published on April 14, 2015
  This case study features food systems activities within Washtenaw County and the City of Ann Arbor.

• Growing Local Food Systems: A Case Study on Catawba County, NC

  Published on April 14, 2015
  This case study features local food systems activities within Catawba County, North Carolina.