Resources
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Native American Food & Agriculture Speaker Series Webinar: Valerie Segrest
Published on April 24, 2013
In this webinar, Valerie Segrest, a native nutrition educator specializing in local and traditional foods, presents "Traditional Foods, Nutrition, and Health." -
Michigan Institutions Expand Local Food Purchasing
Published on April 23, 2013
Surveys conducted by CRFS in 2012 show growing participation and interest in local food purchasing by both institutions and farmers. -
Comparative Carbon Footprint Assessment of Winter Lettuce Production
Published on April 10, 2013
The following study assesses cold-season hoop house lettuce production in the context of local food systems’ relative environmental effects. -
Farm to Institution: A Summary of Research on Local Food Purchasing by Institutions
Published on April 9, 2013
This document summarizes the results of several CRFS surveys on interest in local food purchasing by a variety of institutions in Michigan, as well as farmers' interest in selling to such markets. -
Food Innovation Districts: An Economic Gardening Tool
Published on April 5, 2013
This guide can help planners and other stakeholders in developing food innovation districts that promote positive business environments, spur regional food system development, and increase access to local food. -
Michigan Produce Availability Chart
Published on March 29, 2013
This handout outlines the availability of Michigan-grown vegetables, herbs, and fruits throughout the year. -
Feeding a Population with Smaller Scale and Alternate System Production
Published on March 22, 2013
Feeding a population with smaller scale and alternate system production: An examination of farm requirements with a multi-species pasture system to feed 10 million people. -
2012 Local Government Survey Highlights
Published on March 20, 2013
Survey results provide insight into the ways and lenses through which local governments engage in food systems, which may be of interest to good food advocates seeking municipal or county support for their efforts. -
Succeeding with Food Hubs: Financial Planning and Food Safety Webinar
Published on March 14, 2013
The Michigan Food Hub Network hosted a webinar on financial planning and food safety for food hubs. -
Local Food Interest by Institutions in Southeast Michigan: A Report for Eastern Market Corporation
Published on February 18, 2013
A 2012 survey of institutions in southeast Michigan, around Detroit, gathered information on their interest in purchasing food locally. -
Wholesale Success Interview Videos
Published on February 11, 2013
"Wholesale Success: A Workshop for Fruit and Vegetable Growers" offered information about selling to the wholesale market, and created an opportunity to meet with prospective buyers. -
Farm to School in Michigan: 2012 Survey Shows Interest in Purchasing Local Foods Continues to Grow
Published on February 1, 2013
A recent survey by CRFS shows that Farm to School efforts continue to expand in Michigan; this summary details those results. -
Farm to Institution Marketing: 2012 Survey Shows Interest from Michigan Vegetable Farmers
Published on February 1, 2013
CRFS surveyed Michigan vegetable farmers about their interest in and willingness to sell their products to institutional markets and motivators and barriers associated with this type of marketing. -
Local Food Interest by Institutions in Southeast Michigan
Published on February 1, 2013
This summary of a 2012 survey details interest in local food purchasing by institutions in southeast Michigan. -
Farm to School in Early Childcare in Michigan: Opportunity for Local Food Access and Awareness
Published on February 1, 2013
This survey summarizes Michigan early childcare and education programs' interest in increasing good food access and awareness through Farm to School initiatives, from a 2012 survey of such programs. -
Michigan Food Hub Network 12/13/12 Webinar
Published on December 14, 2012
This webinar provided an overview and news from the Michigan Food Hub Learning and Innovation Network, along with brief presentations about five Michigan food hubs. -
Local Food Resources: MI Organizations and Programs Supporting Local and Regional Food Systems
Published on October 29, 2012
This guide catalogs information about the programs, expertise, and services of Michigan organizations engaged in food systems work. -
The Michigan Farm Succession Study: Findings and Implications
Published on September 20, 2012
This report details findings about Michigan farm operations and farmers’ retirement and succession plans. -
From Field to Fork: Local Food and the Local Economy
Published on August 1, 2012
This article discusses motivations and opportunities for Michigan communities to support local and regional food systems. -
Food Producers: Case Studies
Published on June 4, 2012
This document presents five case studies involving Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) that are actively providing financial products and services to borrowers in the food production sector.