Center for Regional Food Systems

Reports

• Urban Agriculture and a Planning Approach to Urban Food Systems

  Published on February 19, 2015
  This paper discusses ways to support city food systems in the global South in the context of rapidly changing environments.

• Before We Seek Change, is There a Demand for Local Meats?

  Published on February 11, 2015
  This report gives the results of a national literature search that examined the most up-to-date studies of demand for locally produced meats.

• Advancing a Local Food Council Network in Michigan: An Assessment

  Published on December 16, 2014
  This report examines local food councils in the state of Michigan and the potential for developing a statewide network of local food policy councils and similar groups.

• The Michigan Food Hub Network: A Case Study in Building Effective Networks for Food System Change

  Published on December 1, 2014
  This publication provides an overview of the Michigan Food Hub Network’s creation, implementation, short-term outcomes, and lessons learned in the first 30 months of operation.

• Strengthening Relationships between Lenders and Farmers of Color

  Published on November 2, 2014
  This document shares the proceedings of a first-of-its-kind roundtable event attended by farm and financing advocates pursuing fair access to farm financing.

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  2014 Michigan Good Food Report Card

  Published on October 1, 2014
  The 2014 report card documents the increase in the number of activities and collaborations working towards the goals of the Michigan Good Food Charter since 2012 years.

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  2014 Resumen de la Carta

  Published on October 1, 2014
  Este resumen se refiere a La Carta de Buena Alimentación de Michigan, escrita en 2010. Planeamos traducir la Carta actualizada, que se actualizó en 2022. Nosotros tenemos la visión de una economía próspera con equidad y para todo Michigan y su gente.

• Michigan Meat Processing Capacity Assessment Final Report

  Published on September 26, 2014
  This publication details results from a 2014 study of meat processors in Michigan.

• The Local Food Movement: Setting the Stage for Good Food

  Published on May 14, 2014
  This publication provides a brief history of the U.S. local food movement and its link to “good food” - food that is healthy, affordable, fair, and green.

• Strengthening Relationships Between Lenders & Farmers of Color Summary

  Published on May 1, 2014
  This document summarizes the inaugural roundtable of farmer of color networks and community development financial institutions to strengthen the relationships between both borrowers and lenders.

• Michigan Farm to School Focus Groups

  Published on February 6, 2014
  The findings collected from three focus groups illustrate various stages of Farm to School activity and experience in Michigan.

• Financing Farming in the U.S.: Financial Institution Lending in the Farm Production Sector

  Published on September 30, 2013
  This report details interviews with lenders from community development financial institutions and other organizations with experience in the small and midscale farm sector.

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  Findings of the 2013 National Food Hub Survey

  Published on September 19, 2013
  The 2013 National Food Hub Survey represents one of the most comprehensive data sets on food hub operations in the United States.

• 2013 National Food Hub Survey Questions

  Published on September 17, 2013
  The information and questions provided in the 2013 National Food Hub Survey are listed in this document.

• Supplying Local and Regional Markets: Michigan-Based Meat and Livestock Value Chains

  Published on May 27, 2013
  This document highlights challenges identified by stakeholders at a CRFS Livestock Work Group meeting and discusses potential opportunities suggested to improve the system.

• Local Food Interest by Institutions in Southeast Michigan: A Report for Eastern Market Corporation

  Published on February 18, 2013
  A 2012 survey of institutions in southeast Michigan, around Detroit, gathered information on their interest in purchasing food locally.

• The Michigan Farm Succession Study: Findings and Implications

  Published on September 20, 2012
  This report details findings about Michigan farm operations and farmers’ retirement and succession plans.

• Food Producers: Case Studies

  Published on June 4, 2012
  This document presents five case studies involving Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) that are actively providing financial products and services to borrowers in the food production sector.

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  2012 Michigan Good Food Report Card

  Published on June 1, 2012
  The 2012 Michigan Good Food Report card describes progress toward the six main goals of the Michigan Good Food Charter since 2010.

• 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.