Center for Regional Food Systems

Webinars

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  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.

• 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!

• Tools For Assessing Economic Impact: A Primer For Food System Practitioners Webinar

  Published on October 4, 2017
  This webinar provides an overview of different tools that food systems practitioners can use to assess economic growth, including both standard commercial models and alternative, community-based approaches.

• Farmers Markets as Engines of Economic Activity: Power in Numbers

  Published on September 14, 2017
  As we approach the end of peak season in Michigan, this webinar celebrates the many ways farmers markets contribute to community economic development across the state.

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  Economics of Healthy Food Incentives at Michigan Farmers Markets Webinar

  Published on July 25, 2017
  This webinar debuts new findings of a recent study of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the healthy food incentive program Double Up Food Bucks activity at Michigan farmers markets.

• Michigan Beginning Farmer Initiatives Webinar

  Published on April 20, 2017
  This webinar features information about various beginning farmer initiatives across Michigan.

• Resources for Research and Outreach on Structural Racism in the U.S. Food System Webinar

  Published on February 24, 2017
  This webinar discusses the fourth edition of the Annotated Bibliography on Structural Racism Present in the U.S. Food System. The 4th edition of the bibliography has more then 50 new citations.

• Seasonal Menu Planning for Farm to School: Making Michigan Recipes Work

  Published on January 20, 2017
  This webinar introduces the new Making Michigan Recipes Work resources that can help in planning a menu that matches Michigan’s growing seasons.

• Michigan Cherry Slurp: Event Overview Webinar

  Published on January 20, 2017
  This webinar provides an overview of the Cherry Slurp, introduces resources to support planning your own Slurp, and provides creative ideas to make your Slurp unique. There is also a recorded question and answer session.

• Introduction to Michigan Mobile Markets

  Published on January 3, 2017
  This is a recording of an internal conversation among mobile market representatives in Michigan who came together to share operating practices for pop-up farm stands and mobile grocers, including successes and challenges.

• Cultivate Michigan: What's in it for Schools and Early Childhood Programs?

  Published on December 14, 2016
  This webinar will give an overview of Cultivate Michigan and then dive deep into the benefits of participating. Learn how joining Cultivate Michigan can enhance and accelerate your local purchasing efforts and find out why others are jumping on board!

• Farm to Early Care and Education Webinar Series

  Published on November 28, 2016
  Farm to Early Care and Education centers around buying and using fresh, local foods in early childcare and education programs. The 2016-2017 Farm to ECE webinar series will cover a variety of topics in short webinar format.

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  The How and Why of Local Government Support for Food Systems

  Published on November 8, 2016
  This webinar features an in-depth look at findings from the 2015 survey conducted by CRFS in partnership with the International City-County Management Association on local government engagement in food systems.

• How to Join Cultivate Michigan

  Published on June 22, 2016
  If you’re a food service director or buyer at a Michigan institution, check out this webinar to learn about the Cultivate Michigan campaign and how your institution can sign up to track purchases and reach for the MI Good Food Charter goal

• Cultivate Michigan: What It Is and How to Help Institutions Sign Up

  Published on June 22, 2016
  Intended for partners of the Michigan Farm to Institution Network who can be allies and ambassadors for Cultivate Michigan around the state, this webinar covers how Cultivate Michigan works and how to help institutions in your area sign up.

• Iowa Food Hub Manager Network Webinar

  Published on June 15, 2016
  This webinar provides an opportunity to learn about and compare another distinct food hub network model, the Iowa Food Hub Managers Network, with our Michigan Food Hub Network.

• Accessing and Understanding Secondary Data on Food Access Webinar

  Published on May 24, 2016
  This webinar introduces a range of sources for accessing secondary data related to healthy food access.

• Farm to Summer: Incorporating Local Foods into Summer Food Service Programs Webinar

  Published on May 5, 2016
  This webinar covers the basics of Farm to Summer, how to incorporate local purchasing into summer food service programs, and provides examples of Farm to Summer programs happening throughout Michigan.

• Increasing Local Food Purchasing through Forward Contracting

  Published on April 22, 2016
  This webinar discusses the different ways schools can use a forward contract when purchasing local foods, how to get started, and the benefits for both farmers and K-12 schools and early childhood programs.

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  MI Farm to School Grant Program Information Webinar

  Published on April 15, 2016
  This webinar was an information session for prospective applicants for the 2016/2017 MI Farm to School Grant Program. Covering key information like eligibility, expectations, and the grant calendar as well as examples of previous grantee activities.