Resources

Farm Finance Scorecard (Fillable Form)

Published on September 12, 2023
The Farm Finance Scorecard gives the definition of the Farm Financial Standards Council ratios as well as how to calculate each ratio.
Michigan Farm to Early Care and Education Network Strategic Plan 2023-2028

Published on August 30, 2023
The Michigan Farm to Early Care and Education (ECE) Network team developed the Strategic Plan for 2023-2028 by consulting nearly 200 farm to ECE providers, farmers, families, state agencies and partner organizations.
Local Food Incentive Programs - State Program Flash Talks

Published on August 24, 2023
The MSU Center for Regional Food Systems and National Farm to School Network hosted a two-part webinar series that explored ten different local food purchasing incentives (LFPIs) across the nation on August 9 and 14.
MFIN Virtual Meeting: Garden to Cafeteria

Published on August 17, 2023
Learn more about how school gardens can provide produce to the cafeteria.
Local Food Purchasing at Michigan Schools: 2022-2023 Survey Results

Published on August 14, 2023
Since the 2014–2015 school year, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) has tracked local food purchasing activity through school-based child nutrition programs.
Using Michigan MarketMaker to Make Farm to Institution Connections

Published on July 26, 2023
These Michigan Farm to Institution Network resources will help buyers and suppliers to connect via MarketMaker.
MFIN Virtual Network Meeting: Michigan MarketMaker Cultivate Michigan Affiliation

Published on July 17, 2023
Michigan MarketMaker can be a useful tool for farm to institution connections.
Todo en buena temporada: La agricultura en la atención y la educación tempranas

Published on May 23, 2023
Este recurso de actividades y recetas se redactó específicamente para proveedores familiares de cuidado infantil a cargo de grupos pequeños de niños en sus hogares. Contiene experiencias y conocimientos de otros proveedores familiares.
Using Networks to Build Collaborative and Equitable Food Systems

Published on May 17, 2023
Local food systems are widely regarded as go-to examples for fostering rural-urban and farmer-consumer connections, but they require significant investments in stakeholder networks and the institutional infrastructure necessary to sustain and expand them.
How Much Should I Buy? A Guide to Fresh Fruits and Vegetables for Home Cooking

Published on May 11, 2023
MSU Extension, with the assistance of Project FRESH-Farmers' Market Nutrition Program, has produced this guide to assist consumers with assessing proportions of fresh produce needed for specific meals.
Findings of the 2021 National Food Hub Survey

Published on April 28, 2023
Explore the findings of the 5th biennial survey of food hubs across the United States.
Farmer Workshop: Bringing the Farm to Early Care and Education

Published on April 21, 2023
This training offers practical tools and relevant information to farmers and process to help plan and sell to nearby early care and education centers by providing information about ECE nutrition programs, requirements, and recommended action steps.
10 Cents a Meal for Michigan's Kids and Farms 2021-2022 Legislative Report

Published on April 1, 2023
How did 10 Cents a Meal benefit Michigan in 2021-2022? The Michigan Department of Education submits a report every year to the state legislature about 10 Cents a Meal, to which 10 Cents partners contribute.
Celebrate Week of the Young Child with Farm to ECE (April 1-7)

Published on March 27, 2023
The first week of April is recognized as the Week of the Young Child by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Check out these ideas to support young children's development through farm to early care and education activities.
What is Farm to ECE? Chances are you’re already doing it

Published on March 20, 2023
Farm to Early Care and Education is a collection of activities and strategies that connects young children to gardening and locally sourced foods.
Charter Discussion Guide for Councils

Published on March 17, 2023
The goal of this discussion guide is to support councils to make connections between their work and the MI Good Food Charter. This guide can support your team to understand how The Charter can validate and give power to the work you are already doing.
Producing a Value-Added Product on the Farm Series

Published on March 13, 2023
Producing a value-added product on your farm can be a great way to generate additional revenue. The information on this sheet may help you decide if adding a product is right for your farm business and take you through the major steps involved.
MSU Statement of Cash Flows Template

Published on March 6, 2023
The statement of cash flows is a financial statement that summarizes the movement of cash coming in and going out of a farm business.
MSU Income Statement Template

Published on March 3, 2023
The MSU Income Statement Template assists farms in creating an income statement for their farm operation. An income statement measures farm profitability by summarizing revenue and expenses for an accounting or production period.
Everything in Good Season: Growing Farm to Early Care and Education

Published on February 28, 2023
This resource of activities and recipes was specifically written for family-based childcare providers caring for smaller groups of children within their homes. It contains experiences and insights from other family-based providers.