Resources

Charter Discussion Guide for Councils

Published on March 17, 2023
The goal of this discussion guide is to support councils to make connections between their work and the MI Good Food Charter. This guide can support your team to understand how The Charter can validate and give power to the work you are already doing.
Directory of Michigan Local Food Councils & Food and Health Networks/Associations

Published on July 30, 2021
Use this directory to connect with Michigan local food councils and food policy councils, statewide food and health associations, and Michigan State University Extension staff who work with local councils.
Michigan Local Food Councils Map

Published on July 30, 2021
This map, updated in summer 2021, shows Michigan local food councils and their coverage area in the state.
The Effects of COVID-19 on Michigan Local Food Councils and Their Communities

Published on February 17, 2021
How have local food councils in Michigan responded to COVID-19, what has supported or challenged their attempts to adapt, and what will a post-pandemic “normal” mean for councils and their communities?
Webinar - Building food council networks that support health, local economies and equity

Published on December 21, 2020
Local food council networks from Kansas, Michigan, and North Carolina discuss responses to COVID-19 in their work, the importance of using an equity lens, lessons learned, and where their work is going next.
Why 10 Cents Matters: A Framework

Published on July 31, 2020
This resource describes how 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan’s Kids & Farms works and the impacts it can have. This state-funded pilot program matches what schools spend on Michigan-grown fruits, vegetables, and legumes with grants of up to 10 cents per meal.
Are Michigan's Food Councils Changing Policy or Prepared to Do So?

Published on June 24, 2019
How are Michigan food councils are working on food policy change?
Fund Development Webinars for Michigan Local Food Councils

Published on June 18, 2019
This webinar series covers the basics and requirements for successful fund development to build your food council.
Special Presentation: National Farm to School Network's Racial and Social Equity Assessment Tool for Farm to School Programs and Policy

Published on June 6, 2019
Learn more about a tool to assess and advance equity in farm to school programs and policies.
Who Was in the Room and How Were They Impacted? The Reach and Value of CRFS Events 2016-2018

Published on March 21, 2019
What motivates people to attend CRFS network convenings? How are summits and network meetings impacting participants? This report uses 586 evaluations collected from 2016 to 2018 to begin to answer such questions.
Michigan MarketMaker

Published on December 10, 2018
MarketMaker connects producers, markets, and food lovers.
Curtis Ogden: Building Capacity Through Networks

Published on January 22, 2018
Video recording of Curtis Ogden, speaking at November 29, 2017 convening of statewide leaders of food and health associations and local food councils on the importance of networks.
Have You Tried Weekly Retail Replenishment?: A Guide for Small Meat Plants

Published on January 19, 2018
This resource focuses on improving profitability in small and very small meat plants by managing retail inventory more effectively.
Developing Large-Scale Sustainable Local Egg Markets

Published on August 9, 2017
This brief explores a possible method to help local egg growers develop large-scale markets.
Tools for Assessing Economic Impact: A Primer for Food System Practitioners

Published on July 11, 2017
Designed for local food system practitioners, this guide presents summaries and comparisons of several tools for assessing economic impact and growth, along with related examples.
Michigan Local Food Council Network Webinar Summary - Feb 24, 2016

Published on March 23, 2016
Andrea Brown led a presentation and discussion on how to transform the occasional event attendee into a dynamic leader and how to grow council membership beyond the usual participants.
MLFCN Membership & Leadership Development Webinar

Published on March 18, 2016
Andrea Brown, Executive Director of the Michigan Association of Planning, led a presentation and discussion on how to transform the occasional event attendee into a dynamic leader and how to grow council membership beyond the usual participants.
Michigan Local Food Council Network Meeting Summary - October 8, 2015

Published on November 11, 2015
This brief report summarizes the presentations and discussions at the October 8, 2015, Michigan Local Food Council Network meeting, held in Detroit.
Michigan Local Food Council Network Webinar Summary - August 2015

Published on September 28, 2015
The Michigan Local Food Council Network held a webinar on public policy advocacy on August 6, 2015.
Public Policy Advocacy Webinar

Published on September 28, 2015
The Michigan Local Food Council Network held a webinar on public policy advocacy on August 6, 2015 shareding information on effectively advocating at the municipal level.