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  Michigan Good Food Infrastructure Map

  Published on November 25, 2019

  Find Michigan local food councils, food hubs, incubator kitchens, and Cultivate Michigan institutions using this interactive map.

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  Directory of Michigan Local Food Councils & Food and Health Networks/Associations

  Published on July 5, 2019

  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.

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  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?

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Michigan Local Food Council Network Meeting Summary - May 27, 2015

  Published on July 10, 2015

  This brief report summarizes the presentations and discussions at the inaugural Michigan Local Food Council Network meeting, held in Lansing on May 27, 2015.

• 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.