Reports
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Food Systems in 2050: Visions for food systems that sustain people and planet
Published on October 25, 2018
This report summarizes the findings of a survey distributed globally to a diverse set of food system actors to share their visions for a better food system. -
2018 Michigan Good Food Report Card Summary
Published on October 22, 2018
This summary overview of the 2018 Michigan Good Food Report Card shares progress made toward the six goals of the Michigan Good Food Charter over the past two years. -
2018 Michigan Good Food Report Card
Published on October 22, 2018
The 2018 report card details efforts from across the state in the past two years to meet the goals of the Michigan Good Food Charter. -
2018 National Farm to Early Care and Education Survey
Published on September 11, 2018
The results of the 2018 National Farm to Early Care and Education Survey are available for partners and supporters to use and share in their networks. -
Tracking Shows Increase in Local Food Purchasing at Michigan Schools
Published on May 29, 2018
This short report shares data that shows that food purchasing is increasing in Michigan K-12 schools. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
10 Cents a Meal Pilot: 2016-2017 Evaluation Results
Published on December 21, 2017
These reports summarize the results of the 2016-2017 pilot of 10 Cents a Meal for School Kids and Farms, a project that provides up to 10 cents per meal in match funding for participating schools to purchase and serve Michigan-grown products. -
Analysis of Healthy Food Incentive Programs' Impact on Farmers Market Vendors in Michigan
Published on December 4, 2017
This study explores the influences of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) incentives like Double Up on local food market activity. It examines how the DUFB program in Michigan has impacted Michigan farmers and vendors. -
2015 National Food Hub Survey Questions
Published on September 20, 2017
The 2015 National Food Hub Survey was opened for response to food hub managers, the information and questions provided in the survey are listed in this report. -
Reflections on 2016 Shared Measurement Food Access Survey - Year One
Published on July 14, 2017
This report reviews and reflects on the process and the survey tool used in the 2016 Healthy Food Access Shared Measurement Pilot. -
2015–2016 MI Farm to School Grant Program Report
Published on June 29, 2017
The MI Farm to School Grant Program is an effort to help food program providers overcome challenges and stimulate or sustain local food purchasing programs at K–12 schools and early childhood programs in Michigan. -
Developing Michigan Meat Processing, Part 1: Processing and Regulation
Published on June 29, 2017
This report presents challenges and opportunities for small meat processors in Michigan, as well as suggestions to increase the volumes of meat that are moved within the Michigan value chain. -
10 Cents a Meal for School Kids and Farms 2016-2017 Legislative Report
Published on March 29, 2017
This mid-year legislative report on the 10 Cents a Meal for School Kids and Farms incentive pilot program outlines initial results and impacts. -
Case Study: Lessons from the University of Vermont Food Hub Management Program
Published on February 22, 2017
This report presents lessons learned from those who participated in the University of Vermont Food Hub Management Certificate Program and reflects on the role that the Michigan Food Hub Network has played in enriching and extending that training. -
Increasing Understanding of the Michigan Good Food Charter Network
Published on February 7, 2017
In 2015, the MSU Center for Regional Food Systems worked in conjunction with the MSU Department of Psychology to conduct a survey of organizations that have signed the resolution of support for the MI Good Food Charter.