Resources

Time Management Workbook for Food and Farm Entrepreneurs

Published on February 29, 2024
A workbook with guides, multimedia presentation links, and templated resources to assist food and farm entrepreneurs with task management and prioritization.
MLFCN Peer Advisors List

Published on February 19, 2024
The MLFCN Peer Advising was a program that allowed council members with experience in particular areas to share their unique knowledge with other councils, advancing each council’s work, further developing food systems leaders.
Grow More MI Harvest Match-Up Activity Page

Published on January 29, 2024
A downloadable matching activity page of fruits and veggies in Michigan for the Grow More MI initiative, a part of the Michigan Farm to Early Care and Education project at the Center for Regional Food Systems.
Grow More MI Snip and Grow Activity Page

Published on January 29, 2024
A downloadable cutting activity page of fruits and veggies in Michigan for the Grow More MI initiative, a part of the Michigan Farm to Early Care and Education project at the Center for Regional Food Systems.
Grow More MI Fruits & Veggies of Michigan Map Coloring Page

Published on January 29, 2024
A downloadable coloring page of fruits and veggies in Michigan for the Grow More MI initiative, a part of the Michigan Farm to Early Care and Education project at the Center for Regional Food Systems.
Stacking Up: Comparing Food Hub Workers’ Wages and Benefits Similar to other Industries

Published on January 22, 2024
This brief presents wage and benefit data from the 2021 National Food Hub Survey alongside national labor data for comparison purposes.
In It Together: Examining the Role of Food Hub Networks in Supporting Hub-to-Hub Collaborations

Published on January 22, 2024
This brief presents data from the 2021 National Food Hub survey with additional analysis to explore the role that networks play in supporting hub-to-hub collaboration.
Amplifying Impact with More Michigan Farms and Foods: 10 Cents a Meal 2021–2022 Evaluation Results

Published on January 19, 2024
The 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan’s Kids and Farms program continues to reach more children in schools, districts, and childcare sites across Michigan, with the 2021-2022 school year serving the largest number of participating grantees yet.
Michigan Local Food Policy Council Network Repository for Equity and Access in Food Systems

Published on January 16, 2024
The Michigan Local Food Council Network (MLFCN) Repository is a living document of local food policy council resources for the Michigan Local Food Policy Council Network.
School Food Basics Webinar Series for the Michigan Local Food Council Network

Published on January 5, 2024
Learn from the Farm to Programs Consultants at the Michigan Department of Education and the Michigan Farm to School team about the basics of school food service and meal programs in this series through the Michigan Local Food Council Network.
Bulletin E-3428 Farm Loans and Credit Underwriting: The Five C's of Credit

Published on November 28, 2023
This publication reviews what a lender looks for in a loan application and how they look for assurances that approving a credit request is a good decision.
Farm to ECE: How it's growing with Public Health

Published on November 28, 2023
Farm to Early Care and Education programs align with essential public health services and promotes health equity by improving eating habits and supporting nutrient-dense diets.
Introduction to Michigan School Meals Presentation: MLFCN Meeting 11-16-23

Published on November 16, 2023
Learn all about the basics of Michigan School Meals and federal meal programs in this presentation by the Michigan Department of Education and Michigan Farm to School team.
10 Cents a Meal Grantees Across All Years

Published on November 15, 2023
The 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan Kids and Farm is a state-funded program that matches what schools and other non-school sponsors spend on MI-grown fruits, vegetables, and dry beans with grants of up to 10 Cents per meal. Find the list of all grantees here.
10 Cents a Meal 2021-2022 Grantees and Their Counties by MASA Regions

Published on November 15, 2023
The Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators (MASA) is arranged to serve Michigan schools across 10 regions. In this resource, the 2021-2022 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan Kids and Farms grantees are listed by their MASA region.
Michigan Farm to Institution Network Food Waste and Recovery Virtual Network Meeting Recording

Published on November 9, 2023
Recording of the final MFIN Virtual Network Meeting of 2023 featured a discussion around food waste, recovery and composting.
Introduction to School Food Service Presentation: MLFCN Meeting 10-16-23

Published on October 19, 2023
Learn all about the basics of school food service in this presentation by the Michigan Department of Education and Michigan Farm to School team.
Envisioning Farmer-Focused Local Food Purchasing Incentive Programs

Published on October 16, 2023
State-level local food purchasing incentives typically provide funding to schools to purchase local foods—but what if we flipped the narrative?
Loan Readiness Toolbox for Food and Farm Businesses

Published on September 15, 2023
The Toolbox includes resources for consumer-packaged goods manufacturers, caterers, restaurants, kitchen incubators, food trucks, and farmers who are ready to monitor and track their financial records and access financing in the next 18 – 24 months.
The National Food Hub Survey Data Dashboard

Published on September 15, 2023
Through the National Food Hub Survey Data Dashboard, users can visually explore the findings of previous National Food Hub Surveys from 2013-2021.