Resources
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Executive Summary of 10 Cents a Meal 2022–2023 Evaluation Results
Published on December 4, 2024
10 Cents a Meal is a state-funded program that aims to improve daily nutrition for Michigan school children and invest in the state's agriculture economy. This is the Executive Summary of the 2022-2023 evaluation report. -
Sustaining Momentum for Michigan's Future: 10 Cents a Meal 2022–2023 Evaluation Results
Published on December 4, 2024
10 Cents a Meal is a state-funded program that aims to improve daily nutrition for Michigan school children and invest in the state's agriculture economy. This report offers evaluation of the 2022-2023 program year. -
Appendices for Sustaining Momentum for Michigan's Future: 10 Cents a Meal 2022–2023 Evaluation Results
Published on December 4, 2024
10 Cents a Meal is a state-funded program that aims to improve daily nutrition for Michigan school children and invest in the state's agriculture economy. This document offers the Appendices to the full evaluation report of the 2022-2023 program year. -
A Quick Glance at the 2022–2023 Family Day Care Pilot
Published on December 4, 2024
This was the second year that the 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan’s Kids and Farms program was piloted with childcare centers and family day care home providers participating through a Child and Adult Care Food Program sponsoring organization. -
What You Need to Know: Project Planning and Budgeting for Grants Webinar – Resource Sheet
Published on November 21, 2024
Learn more about project planning and budgeting for grants through this resource sheet and accompanying webinar from the Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center. -
What You Need to Know: Grants 101 Webinar – Resource Sheet
Published on October 30, 2024
Learn more about how to apply for grants through this resource sheet and accompanying webinar from the Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center. -
Outreach Flyer Template for Incubator Kitchens
Published on September 27, 2024
Develop an outreach flyer for use with potential investors, municipal authorities, and partner organizations using the fillable template, tips, and instructions included in this publication. -
Resilience strategies for centers and institutes focused on food systems transformation
Published on September 27, 2024
Drawn from the experience of directors and past directors of University-based centers and institutes focused on food systems transformation the authors lay out challenges these institutions may face and suggestions for long-term success and resilience. -
Value-Added Products from the Farm: Selling Farm Fresh Meat in Michigan
Published on September 27, 2024
This publication includes an infographic and detailed information on options, regulations, and licensing for selling farm fresh meat in Michigan. -
What You Need to Know: Get a jump on grant applications across the Great Lakes Midwest Webinar - Resource Sheet
Published on September 19, 2024
Get the details on how to obtain a Unique Entity Identifier for federal grant applications through this resource sheet and accompanying webinar from the Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center. -
What you Need to Know: Grants 101 Webinar
Published on August 30, 2024
Through this webinar from the Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center, viewers can learn about preparing for grant applications, including considerations and tips for writing grants that get funded. -
Michigan Crunch Guide
Published on August 22, 2024
The Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch encourages healthy eating and supports farm to school and other local food purchasing initiatives throughout the region. -
Michigan Crunch Guide for Early Care and Education
Published on August 22, 2024
The Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch encourages healthy eating and supports farm to school and other local food purchasing initiatives throughout the region. -
Michigan Crunch Guide for K-12 Schools
Published on August 22, 2024
The Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch encourages healthy eating and supports farm to school and other local food purchasing initiatives throughout the region. -
REAL Talks - Episode 9: An Interrupted System: Prioritizing Historically Underserved Voices for Food & Agriculture System Transformation
Published on August 19, 2024
This episode discusses how federal programming and funding can be used to respond to the needs of Black, Indigenous, and Hispanic producers and how disruptions like COVID-19 can exacerbate systemic issues of unequal distribution of power and resources. -
10 Cents a Meal Legislative Reports
Published on August 14, 2024
This resource houses all legislative reports led by MSU Center for Regional Food Systems for the 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan’s Kids & Farms program. -
10 Cents a Meal Evaluation Reports
Published on August 1, 2024
This resource houses all evaluation reports led by MSU Center for Regional Food Systems for the 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan’s Kids & Farms program. -
REAL Talks - Episode 8: Systems are People: Promoting Equity, Sovereignty, and Autonomy in Food & Agriculture
Published on July 15, 2024
This episode examines the sufficiency of funding and technical support for programs centered on Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous producers, particularly as they scale their businesses. -
What You Need to Know: Get a jump on grant applications across the Great Lakes Midwest Webinar
Published on June 21, 2024
This webinar presents information about how to obtain a Unique Entity Identifier for federal grant applications as well as information on upcoming assistance and funding opportunities. -
REAL Talks - Episode 7: Scaling Up - It's Trust and Relationships: Overcoming Historical Barriers in Mid-Tier Agriculture
Published on June 14, 2024
The first episode in the relaunch of this podcast series features a conversation about historical barriers to equity and access to resources for producers of color.