Resources
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"Put Your Own Mask on Before Helping Someone Else": The Capacity of Food Hubs to Build Equitable Food Access
Published on December 7, 2018
Examining 11 Michigan food hubs, this paper asks about the extent to which and under what conditions food hubs can successfully achieve their dual social and economic goals. -
2017 National Food Hub Survey Questions
Published on March 27, 2018
The 2017 National Food Hub Survey, conducted by CRFS and the Wallace Center at Winrock International, was opened for response to food hub managers between February and April 2017. -
Findings of the 2017 National Food Hub Survey
Published on March 27, 2018
This report presents the findings of the third National Food Hub Survey and the most current and comprehensive picture of food hubs in the United States to date. -
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. -
2015 National Food Hub Survey Questions
Published on September 20, 2017
The 2015 National Food Hub Survey was opened for response to food hub managers, the information and questions provided in the survey are listed in this report. -
Deciding to Process Beef, Hogs, or Deer in Small Meat Plants
Published on August 9, 2017
This brief presents simple principles to aid small meat plants in deciding whether and when to process one species over another. -
Beyond the Numbers, Food Business Decision Making Series: Buying or Leasing a Food Hub Truck
Published on August 9, 2017
This guide presents the pros and cons of a food hub buying or leasing a truck for distribution. -
A Case for Daily Slaughter in Small Meat Plants
Published on August 9, 2017
This brief discusses the merits of daily slaughter to aid small meat plants into increased sales and profitability. -
Regulatory Routes to Purchasing Michigan Meat
Published on July 13, 2017
This infographic is designed the help both buyers and sellers of meat understand meat processing regulation in Michigan. -
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.