Center for Regional Food Systems

Reports

• Emerging Farmers Initiative and Agriculture Individual Development Accounts

  Published on June 19, 2009
  The grant evaluated in this report was intended to increase the viability of small farm start-ups through the provision of a cash match to personal savings.

• Michigan New Farm Development: Case Studies from the Southwest Michigan Emerging Farmers Initiative

  Published on June 1, 2009
  This report details the emerging farmers initiative in Southwest Michigan.

• The Economics of Pasture Raised Animal Products: Food, Markets and Community

  Published on July 13, 2007
  This paper examines the current market and potential future for pasture raised animal products.

• Pasture-based Agriculture: Overviews and Opportunities

  Published on July 3, 2007
  There is great potential to expand the market and address the unmet demand for pasture-raised products.

• Opportunities in Grazing Dairy Farms: Assessing Future Options

  Published on July 2, 2007
  This paper examines proven alternative methods of dairy production as a means of supporting Michigan's diverse dairy industry.

• Evaluation of the Saginaw County Family Gardening Project

  Published on June 12, 2007
  This report examines the Saginaw County Family Gardening Project, a project intended to promote family gardening as a means to improve individuals’ diet, health and physical activity levels.

• Lessening the Distance from Farm to Fork

  Published on September 30, 2006
  This report was produced by partnering with thirteen Michigan communities to stimulate and support community approaches to lessening the distance between food production and food consumption.

• Eat Fresh and Grow Jobs, Michigan

  Published on September 15, 2006
  This report examines the impact when existing farmers have doubled or tripled their sale of fruits and vegetables to fresh produce markets.

• Farm to School Opportunities in Michigan: What do Food Service Directors Say?

  Published on September 20, 2004
  This survey identifies interests, opportunities and barriers to food services directors incorporating Michigan-grown foods into their school lunch programs.