Center for Regional Food Systems Michigan Farm to Institution Network

News

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  Michigan’s Cucumber Crunch, a summertime farm to institution celebration

  Published on August 14, 2020

  Serve Michigan cucumbers during August to celebrate the Crunch.

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  Michigan food for Michiganders during the COVID-19 pandemic

  Published on March 30, 2020

  Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems is coordinating networks that are helping to feed Michigan’s families and communities and support Michigan’s food businesses as they weather the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.

• CRFS Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

  Published on March 20, 2020

  The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many challenges and concerns to our tables. Please email us if you have a need that we may be able to help with.

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  Your Good Food Story, Your Photos

  Published on March 12, 2020

  Apply by March 31 to get a camera and training or a professional photo shoot!

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  What will it take to advance good food in Michigan? We want to hear from you!

  Published on February 24, 2020

  We need your help to ensure the updated Michigan Good Food Charter provides a robust foundation for the road ahead.

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  Three Michigan institutions reach milestones for local food purchasing

  Published on November 20, 2019

  Friendship Centers of Emmet County, West Ottawa School District, and Zeeland School District received Cultivate Michigan awards in recognition of their progress toward sourcing 20% Michigan foods by 2020.

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  10 Cents a Meal Program Successes Featured on WGVU Radio

  Published on January 10, 2019

  The nationally-recognized 10 Cents a Meal for School Kids and Farm program celebrates its many victories on WGVU's radio show Community Sustainable Voices.

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  Four Michigan institutions recognized for exceptional Farm to Institution achievements

  Published on October 22, 2018

  Two hospitals, one senior program and one school district are recognized with Cultivate Michigan awards for reaching key milestones toward the Michigan Good Food Charter goal of purchasing 20% Michigan food by 2020.

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  Ten Cents A Meal Program a Success in Providing Local Produce to Michigan Schools

  Published on March 30, 2018

  10 Cents a Meal for School Kids and Farms is improving the daily nutrition and eating habits of children and investing in the local food business economy.

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  Making Michigan Meat Work in Institutional Food Service

  Published on March 20, 2018

  Advancing the local meat to institution supply chain through innovative product development.

• Cultivating Collective Action: The Ecology of a Statewide Food Network

  Published on November 24, 2015

  The Center for Regional Food Systems was highlighted in a report published in November 2015 by the University of Minnesota.

• Michigan institutions expand local food purchasing

  Published on May 31, 2013

  Recent surveys by the Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems (CRFS) demonstrate that many institutions are eager to put more local food on their menus and area farmers are interested in supplying it.