Resources

Cultivate Michigan 2017 Data Brief

Published on May 29, 2018
This brief summarizes progress to date of the Cultivate Michigan institutional local food purchasing campaign since launching in 2014.
Can Farmers’ Markets in Shrinking Cities Contribute to Economic Development? A Case Study from Flint, Michigan

Published on May 24, 2018
This article examines the extent to which the Flint Farmers’ Market produces positive spillover effects on nearby businesses in downtown Flint, Michigan.
Finding Healthy Food in a Land of Plenty: Food Access Survey of a Battle Creek Neighborhood

Published on May 7, 2018
The results of a 2016 food access pilot survey conducted in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Battle Creek, Michigan. These findings will help drive the ongoing food systems and racial equity work conducted by Good Food Battle Creek.
Webinar - Racial Equity in Food Systems Work: Beginning the Journey

Published on May 2, 2018
A webinar intended to inspire Extension educators who want to make racial equity a more intentional part of their work – and an introduction to resources and tools to help do so.
2017 Food Hub Survey Results Webinar

Published on May 1, 2018
Learn from an in-depth survey of food hubs across the US in this webinar.
Michigan Livestock Producer Capacity Assessment Final Report

Published on April 10, 2018
The findings of a survey exploring Michigan livestock producers' interest in and capacity to serve demand for local meat products.
The Michigan Good Food Charter Beyond 2020: Initiating the Visioning Process

Published on April 9, 2018
Follow up report from initial stage of Michigan Good Food Charter post-2020 visioning process.
Seed Production Guide Curriculum for Malawi - A Farmer Field School Approach

Published on April 1, 2018
This is a manual to guide educators across the globe to help farmers learn to grow legume seed for production and for sale. The information on teaching suggests using a participatory and experiential learning approach.
Action Learning: Teaching Others to Engage with Learners

Published on April 1, 2018
Everyone can learn; it’s just that not all people learn best with the same approach. This module offers a mixture of different teaching approaches to maximize learning by all.
2017 National Food Hub Survey Questions

Published on March 27, 2018
The 2017 National Food Hub Survey, conducted by CRFS and the Wallace Center at Winrock International, was opened for response to food hub managers between February and April 2017.
Findings of the 2017 National Food Hub Survey

Published on March 27, 2018
This report presents the findings of the third National Food Hub Survey and the most current and comprehensive picture of food hubs in the United States to date.
Food is Medicine

Published on March 22, 2018
Shane Bernardo discusses a relationship between culturally-appropriate foods, food access, and health.
10 Cents a Meal for School Kids and Farms 2017-2018 Legislative Report

Published on March 20, 2018
The Michigan Department of Education 2017-2018 Legislative Report on the 10 Cents a Meal for School Kids & Farms pilot program.
Understanding the Demand for Local Meat in the Grand Rapids region of Michigan

Published on February 26, 2018
This report provides an assessment of the Grand Rapids market for local and regional meat. The authors present demographics of the region and the meat processing facilities that are available.
CRFS Overview

Published on February 26, 2018
A brief "big-picture" look at the MSU Center for Regional Food System's work.
Beyond Grants Executive Summary: Entrepreneurial Strategies for Funding Beginning Farmer Initiatives

Published on February 20, 2018
Executive summary of report researching and documenting entrepreneurial strategies to raise funds for beginning farmer initiatives.
Getting started with organic matter basics

Published on February 14, 2018
What is soil organic matter, and how can it be improved? Watch this webinar to learn more!
Market Channel Selection Tool

Published on January 29, 2018
This part of the Toolbox for Vegetable Farm Viability provides a look at potential considerations when choosing which channel or market option you might use to sell what you raise.
Pathways to $100K in Farm Sales: A Starting Point for Reaching Farm Sustainability

Published on January 29, 2018
This part of the Toolbox for Vegetable Farm Viability provides a look at sales volumes, pricing and outlets you might need to reach $100,000 in sales.
Sizing Up Diverse Vegetable Farms: A Narrative Companion to the Scale of Production Matrix

Published on January 29, 2018
This part of the Toolbox for Vegetable Farm Viability provides a look at potential infrastructure, equipment, time and labor investments, as well as skill development and possible sales and income for different size small farms.