Resources
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2014 Charter Summary
Published on October 1, 2014
This summary reports on progress made toward achieving the 2020 goals set by the Michigan Good Food Charter. -
Michigan Meat Processing Capacity Assessment Final Report
Published on September 26, 2014
This publication details results from a 2014 study of meat processors in Michigan. -
Michigan Food Hub Network Information Sheet
Published on August 31, 2014
This document provides and overview of the Michigan Food Hub Learning and Innovation Network and its work. -
Managing Soil Health From an Organic Farmer's Perspective
Published on August 21, 2014
The following links are videos about soil management from the perspective of an organic grain farmer in New York. -
Business Assessment Toolkit and Whole Foods Partnership Webinar
Published on July 8, 2014
This two-part Michigan Food Hub Network webinar is led by Darrow Isaacman-VanWertz and MaryAnn Nisley. -
Valuing Michigan's Local Food System
Published on May 21, 2014
This analysis examines the value of Michigan's agricultural food products from the farm through processing, retailing, and to the consumer. -
The Local Food Movement: Setting the Stage for Good Food
Published on May 14, 2014
This publication provides a brief history of the U.S. local food movement and its link to “good food” - food that is healthy, affordable, fair, and green. -
Strengthening Relationships Between Lenders & Farmers of Color Summary
Published on May 1, 2014
This document summarizes the inaugural roundtable of farmer of color networks and community development financial institutions to strengthen the relationships between both borrowers and lenders. -
Is Anyone Better Off? A Conversation about Food System Outcomes, Indicators & Metrics Webinar
Published on April 2, 2014
This webinar addressed ways to effectively measure, track and communicate the community and economic development gains realized through local and regional food systems. -
Farm to School in Michigan: Still Going Strong
Published on March 14, 2014
This brief outlines motivators and barriers to local food purchasing in schools, and details top food items in which schools are interested. -
MSU Production of Herbs in Bailey Greenhouse for Food Service
Published on February 6, 2014
This educational video features Michigan State University’s Bailey Greenhouse, which supplies fresh herbs to dining halls on campus -
Michigan Farm to School Focus Groups
Published on February 6, 2014
The findings collected from three focus groups illustrate various stages of Farm to School activity and experience in Michigan. -
Farmer Visit to Olivet Community Schools for Farm to School Month
Published on February 6, 2014
In this educational video, Olivet Community Schools hosts a farmer, Duane Morelan of Veges from the Ledges, in the cafeteria for Farm to School Month. -
Perennial Wheat
Published on February 3, 2014
This Michigan State Universtiy Extension bulletin explains the perennial wheat's progress as well as the developmental challenges and other experiences in the field. -
Understanding Challenges and Opportunities in Minnesota's Local Meat Industry Webinar
Published on December 5, 2013
The CRFS Livestock Work Group hosted a webinar with Jan Joannides, co-founder and executive director of Renewing the Countryside, a non-profit that works to strengthen rural communities. -
Michigan Food Hub Network Webinar: Colorado & Iowa
Published on December 2, 2013
This Michigan Food Hub Network webinar featured presentations on food hub efforts to supply institutional markets in Colorado and Iowa. -
Social Relationships and Farm-to-Institution Initiatives: Complexity and Scale in Local Food Systems
Published on November 21, 2013
Farm-to-institution (FTI) initiatives have the potential to further the development of local food systems, create new markets for farmers, and increase the availability of local farm products. -
Purchasing Michigan Products: A Step-by-Step Guide
Published on November 15, 2013
This purchasing guide offers guidance on preparing for and undertaking local produce purchasing in a school environment. -
Michigan Radio: Farm Bill Extension Causes Trouble for Organic Farmers
Published on November 12, 2013
Vicki Morrone, Lee Arboreal, and Tomm Becker provide insight on the impact of changes in the federal Farm Bill on Michigan's organic farmers. -
Michigan Food Hubs Interview
Published on October 1, 2013
On WKAR's Current State program, Rich Pirog and Joan Nelson provide information on Michigan food hubs.