Center for Regional Food Systems

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  Michigan Local Food Councils Map

  Published on July 30, 2021
  This map, updated in summer 2021, shows Michigan local food councils and their coverage area in the state.

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  Directory of Michigan Local Food Councils & Food and Health Networks/Associations

  Published on July 30, 2021
  Use this directory to connect with Michigan local food councils and food policy councils, statewide food and health associations, and Michigan State University Extension staff who work with local councils.

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  Webinar - Building Trust and Fostering Sustainable Collaboration Across Higher Education Institutions: Examples from Michigan and Texas

  Published on July 21, 2021
  This webinar features examples of collaboration in higher education that are pluralistic in nature and built on trust and shared values.

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  Webinar - State Food System Plans: Are they worth it?

  Published on July 19, 2021
  This webinar reflects on statewide food system plans as a strategy for food systems change.

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  Growing the Next Generation: Grandfriends and Gardens

  Published on June 30, 2021
  Seniors in Ionia County, Michigan garden with preschoolers to grow the next generation of learners and gardeners.

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  Food System Career Pathways in Michigan

  Published on June 24, 2021
  Explore an overview of food system career pathways to get a big-picture look at jobs, wages, skills and education required, and 5-year growth projections in Michigan's food system.

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  Food Preparation and Service Career Pathway Map

  Published on June 24, 2021
  This career pathway map illustrates how workers might advance to higher-skill, higher-paid jobs in the food preparation and service subsector.

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  Food Inputs and Services Career Pathway Maps

  Published on June 24, 2021
  These career pathway maps illustrate how workers might advance to higher-skill, higher-paid jobs in the food inputs and services subsector.

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  Wholesale Food Distribution or Storage Pathway Maps

  Published on June 24, 2021
  These career pathway maps illustrate how workers might advance to higher-skill, higher-paid jobs in the wholesale food distribution or storage subsector.

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  Food Manufacturing and Processing Career Pathway Maps

  Published on June 24, 2021
  These career pathway maps illustrate how workers might advance to higher-skill, higher-paid jobs in the food manufacturing and processing subsector.

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  Food Production Career Pathway Maps

  Published on June 24, 2021
  These career pathway maps illustrate how workers might advance to higher-skill, higher-paid jobs in the food production subsector.

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  Retail Food Distribution Career Pathway Maps

  Published on June 24, 2021
  These career pathway maps illustrate how workers might advance to higher-skill, higher-paid jobs in the retail food distribution subsector.

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  On-Farm Food Safety Webinar: Michigan Farm to Institution Network Virtual Network Meeting

  Published on June 4, 2021
  This webinar recording features presentations and discussions that focus on essential produce safety practices for farm to institution programs.

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  It’s a SNAP: The Value of Nutrition Incentives for Brick and Mortar Retailers

  Published on April 21, 2021
  Brick and mortar retailers who source and sell local foods can tailor their operations and marketing techniques to sell to SNAP audiences.

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  10 Cents a Meal Info Session for Farms and Food Distributors

  Published on April 8, 2021
  Farmers and food distributors can watch this info session recording to learn more about 10 Cents a Meal, including who it reaches, how it works, and results it has produced.

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  Pivoting Practice: Early Care and Education Food Procurement During a Pandemic

  Published on April 8, 2021
  While the pandemic presents many challenges for farm to early care and education, childcare providers are benefitting from opportunities to buy and serve local foods.

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  Buying Local: A 10 Cents a Meal Training for 2020-2021 Grantees

  Published on March 12, 2021
  This training for 10 Cents Grantees in 2020-2021 school year includes a primer on procurement, sources and resources for purchasing local foods, and testimonials from school food service directors about their farm to school experiences .

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  Webinar Series: Loan Preparation for New and Beginning Farmers

  Published on March 8, 2021
  Loans are an important tool for growing any business and if approached with the right groundwork, can be a beneficial part of your farm business development.

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  A Food Retailer’s Guide to Getting Started with Offering Local Food

  Published on March 4, 2021
  This paper is an introductory guide for food retailers who want to begin offering local foods to their customers.

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  Practicing Inclusion in Meetings: A Case Study from a Michigan Food Systems Network Meeting

  Published on March 3, 2021
  This paper presents a case study of how the Michigan Farm to Institution Network sought to practice inclusion in a statewide meeting and what was learned in the process.