Center for Regional Food Systems Michigan Farm to Institution Network

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  MFIN Virtual Meeting: Garden to Cafeteria

  Published on August 17, 2023
  Learn more about how school gardens can provide produce to the cafeteria.

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  Local Food Purchasing at Michigan Schools: 2022-2023 Survey Results

  Published on August 14, 2023
  Since the 2014–2015 school year, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) has tracked local food purchasing activity through school-based child nutrition programs.

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  Michigan Crunch Guide

  Published on August 9, 2023
  The Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch encourages healthy eating and supports farm to school and other local food purchasing initiatives throughout the region.

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  Michigan Crunch Guide for Early Care and Education

  Published on August 7, 2023
  The Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch encourages healthy eating and supports farm to school and other local food purchasing initiatives throughout the region.

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  Michigan Crunch Guide for K-12 Schools

  Published on August 7, 2023
  The Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch encourages healthy eating and supports farm to school and other local food purchasing initiatives throughout the region.

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  Using Michigan MarketMaker to Make Farm to Institution Connections

  Published on July 26, 2023
  These Michigan Farm to Institution Network resources will help buyers and suppliers to connect via MarketMaker.

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  10 Cents a Meal for Michigan's Kids and Farms 2021-2022 Legislative Report

  Published on April 1, 2023
  How did 10 Cents a Meal benefit Michigan in 2021-2022? The Michigan Department of Education submits a report every year to the state legislature about 10 Cents a Meal, to which 10 Cents partners contribute.

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  Michigan Good Food Charter: Michigan Farm to Institution Network Virtual Meeting

  Published on January 25, 2023
  Learn how the 2022 Michigan Good Food Charter informs and aligns with the efforts of the Michigan Farm to Institution Network.

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  Local Food Incentive Programs for K-12 School and ECE Settings: Stakeholder Needs and Values

  Published on November 7, 2022
  Findings from a national survey showcase the interest and educational needs related to K–12 and ECE-based local food incentive or reimbursement programs.

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  Student Engagement: Michigan Farm to Institution Network Virtual Network Meeting

  Published on November 2, 2022
  Explore approaches for engaging students with learning about, and influencing, their food options.

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  The Michigan Farm to Institution Network's Framework for 2022 and Beyond

  Published on October 11, 2022
  A guiding framework based on feedback from network members.

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  Farm to School and ECE Local Food Incentive Programs: The National Landscape Webinar

  Published on October 6, 2022
  View this webinar for a review of designs of different statewide incentive programs, results from a national survey of stakeholders about educational needs and values related to these programs, and support available for policy advocacy and education.

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  Faces of the Network Podcast #4: Noel Bielaczyc, Value Chain Specialist, Center for Regional Food Systems

  Published on June 28, 2022
  Hosted by Farm to Institution Data Manager Zaire Parrotte, the Faces of the Network Podcast is a space to hear stories from Michigan champions, partners, and supporters who are leading the way in supplying, sourcing, and serving Michigan food, from the farm to the institution. In this fourth episode, we meet Noel Bielaczyc, Value Chain Specialist at the Center for Regional Food Systems.

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  Faces of the Network Podcast #3: Mariel Borgman, Community Food Systems Educator, MSU Extension

  Published on June 27, 2022
  Hosted by Farm to Institution Data Manager Zaire Parrotte, the Faces of the Network Podcast is a space to hear stories from Michigan champions, partners, and supporters who are leading the way in supplying, sourcing, and serving Michigan food, from the farm to the institution. In this third episode, we meet Mariel Borgman, Community Food Systems Educator for Michigan State University Extension.

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  Faces of the Network Podcast #2: Abbey Palmer, Community Food Systems Educator, MSU Extension

  Published on June 26, 2022
  Hosted by Farm to Institution Data Manager Zaire Parrotte, the Faces of the Network Podcast is a space to hear stories from Michigan champions, partners, and supporters who are leading the way in supplying, sourcing, and serving Michigan food, from the farm to the institution. This series is brought to you by the Michigan Farm to Institution Network. In this second episode, we meet Abbey Palmer, Community Food Systems Educator for Michigan State University Extension.

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  Faces of the Network Podcast #1: Megan McManus, Farm to Institution Fellow, Center for Regional Food Systems

  Published on June 25, 2022
  Hosted by Farm to Institution Data Manager Zaire Parrotte, the Faces of the Network Podcast is a space to hear stories from Michigan champions, partners, and supporters who are leading the way in supplying, sourcing, and serving Michigan food, from the farm to the institution. This podcast is brought to you by the Michigan Farm to Institution Network. In this first episode, we meet Megan McManus, Farm to Institution Fellow at the Center for Regional Food Systems.

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  Farm to Institution Food Safety Basics

  Published on April 20, 2022
  Institutional buyers have a variety of options to verify their produce suppliers’ food safety practices. This resource includes videos, case studies, and links to additional information to learn about on-farm produce safety practices.

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  Looking Back and to the Future: Michigan Farm to Institution Network Virtual Network Meeting

  Published on March 8, 2022
  In this meeting, we learn about the history of the Michigan Farm to Institution Network and how we changed the culture of local food procurement in Michigan.

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  Supplier Diversity Programs for Institutions: Michigan Farm to Institution Network Virtual Network Meeting

  Published on February 8, 2022
  This first MFIN Virtual Network Meeting of 2022 focuses on supplier diversity programs for institutional food procurement.

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  The Michigan Farm to Institution Network Past, Present, and Future

  Published on November 18, 2021
  What role has the Michigan Farm to Institution Network played in linking Michigan institutions with local food and food suppliers?