Resources
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Financing Farming in the U.S.: Strengthening Metrics and Expanding Capital Access
Published on May 14, 2012
This report illustrates successful lending practices among community development financial institutions and their strategic partners, and summarizes steps to expand capital in the sector. -
Creating Change in the Food System: The Role of Regional Food Networks in Iowa
Published on March 31, 2012
This report details the growth and achievements of the Regional Food Systems Working Group in Iowa since 2003. -
Native American Sustainable Agriculture Speaker Series Webinar: Darren Ranco
Published on March 30, 2012
This webinar, "Sustainability Science in Protecting Maine from the Emerald Ash Borer: Wabanaki Basket Makers and Research Partnership," was presented by Darren Ranco. -
Native American Sustainable Agriculture Speaker Series Webinar: Jeff Metoxen
Published on February 28, 2012
This webinar, "Oneida Tsyunhehkwa, Community Integrated Food Systems," was presented by Jeff Metoxen. -
Native American Sustainable Agriculture Speaker Series: Winona LaDuke
Published on January 17, 2012
This webinar, "White Earth Land Recovery Project," was presented by Winona LaDuke. -
Bear Lake Summer Food Service Farm to School Video
Published on January 13, 2012
This video visits Bear Lake Schools, sharing how they use local food in the Summer Food Service Program highlighting Farm to School best practices and innovations in Michigan. -
Veges from the Ledges Farm to School Tour Video
Published on January 11, 2012
This video shows food service directors visiting the Veges from the Ledges farm near Grand Ledge, MI highlighting Farm to School best practices and innovations in Michigan. -
Country Dairy Farm to School Video
Published on January 11, 2012
Country Dairy shows how they bring milk to local schools from the dairy in New Era, MI highlighting Farm to School best practices and innovations in Michigan, for use by Farm to School practitioners and community stakeholders. -
Obesity Prevention and Reduction in Michigan: Community and Systemic Strategies
Published on September 21, 2011
Mike Hamm's presentation at the Michigan Call to Action to Reduce and Prevent Obesity Summit. -
Sustainable Food Systems Roundtable Synopsis
Published on April 27, 2011
Staff and member representatives from 8 national organizations representing local and regional government stakeholders convened for a roundtable discussion on local and regional food systems. -
Building Soil for Organic and Sustainable Farms: Where to Start?
Published on January 3, 2011
To aid in the understanding of proper soil management, an Extension bulletin was developed to explain what soil health is and to provide guidelines to build soil health and monitor its progress. -
Fostering Farm-to-MSU Efforts: Research to Guide Closer Ties with Michigan Agriculture
Published on August 31, 2010
This study overviews current local food purchasing practices at MSU and develops models that could enhance and strengthen MSU’s engagement in buying local and Michigan-produced food items. -
Financing Farming in the U.S.: Improving Small and Midsized Farms through Strategic Financing
Published on August 16, 2010
This report explores the gap between an emerging sector of smaller-scale agriculture producers and access to capital, and devises workable strategies to create successful farmer-lender relationships. -
Food Connections: Capital Area Community Food Profile
Published on August 13, 2010
This guide is intended to transform the way we think about food systems. -
Better Choices Through Local Foods
Published on August 13, 2010
This guide helps demonstrate how food purchases impact communities. -
The Food System as an Economic Driver: Strategies and Applications for Michigan
Published on August 10, 2010
View the results of an input-output analysis for Michigan under the scenario where all residents meet the USDA's fruit and vegetable consumption guidelines by eating more seasonally available Michigan grown fresh produce. -
Financing Farming in the U.S.: A Report on Six Working Sessions
Published on July 30, 2010
This report chronicles the convening of people across the country over a six-month period to explore workable strategies to create successful farmer-lender relationships. -
Model Business Plan for Season Extension with Hoophouses
Published on June 15, 2010
Farmers can use this information to develop a business plan for hoophouse production. -
Growing Food in the City: The Production Potential of Detroit's Vacant Land
Published on June 15, 2010
This report presents some the possibilities as well as expressed desirability of food cultivation on the publicly-owned vacant land in Detroit. -
Agenda Priorities at a Glance
Published on June 1, 2010
What are the priorities of the 2010 Michigan Good Food Charter? This guide offers a quick look at the agenda for the road to 20% by 2020.