Resources

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.
Anchor Institutions in Action Webinar

Published on February 28, 2019
In this special presentation, the Michigan Farm to Institution Network shares information about hospitals as anchor institutions and some of their strategies for workforce development, place-based investing, and local food purchasing.
10 Cents a Meal Pilot: 2017-2018 Evaluation Results

Published on February 27, 2019
What were the impacts of 10 Cents a Meal in 2017-18? View the survey results of the program's second year! The full report and the executive summary are available here.
How do institutional food service professionals know that food from their suppliers is safe?

Published on December 17, 2018
Results from a brief survey asking institutional food service buyers how they know that their suppliers have followed safe food production and handling practices.
Michigan MarketMaker

Published on December 10, 2018
MarketMaker connects producers, markets, and food lovers.
Local Food Purchasing at Michigan Colleges and Universities: Michigan Farm to Institution Network Virtual Network Meeting

Published on September 20, 2018
This meeting features a breakdown of results from a MFIN research project that studied local food purchasing efforts at public universities in Michigan.
Making Local Sourcing Standard Practice: Lessons From Michigan

Published on September 11, 2018
This chapter examines three arenas that have advanced farm-to-institution activity in the Michigan: state government policy, non-profit and agriculture extension agency facilitation, and supply chain partnerships.
Cultivate Michigan 2017 Data Brief

Published on May 29, 2018
This brief summarizes progress to date of the Cultivate Michigan institutional local food purchasing campaign since launching in 2014.
10 Cents a Meal for School Kids and Farms 2017-2018 Legislative Report

Published on March 20, 2018
The Michigan Department of Education 2017-2018 Legislative Report on the 10 Cents a Meal for School Kids & Farms pilot program.
10 Cents a Meal Pilot: 2016-2017 Evaluation Results

Published on December 21, 2017
These reports summarize the results of the 2016-2017 pilot of 10 Cents a Meal for School Kids and Farms, a project that provides up to 10 cents per meal in match funding for participating schools to purchase and serve Michigan-grown products.
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.
2015–2016 MI Farm to School Grant Program Report

Published on June 29, 2017
The MI Farm to School Grant Program is an effort to help food program providers overcome challenges and stimulate or sustain local food purchasing programs at K–12 schools and early childhood programs in Michigan.
Local Food for Little Eaters: A Purchasing Toolbox for the Child and Adult Care Food Program

Published on June 8, 2017
This toolbox supports early childhood programs in starting local food purchasing initiatives to help meet Child and Adult Care Food Program guidelines for healthy meals.
10 Cents a Meal for School Kids and Farms 2016-2017 Legislative Report

Published on March 29, 2017
This mid-year legislative report on the 10 Cents a Meal for School Kids and Farms incentive pilot program outlines initial results and impacts.
Seasonal Menu Planning for Farm to School: Making Michigan Recipes Work

Published on January 20, 2017
This webinar introduces the new Making Michigan Recipes Work resources that can help in planning a menu that matches Michigan’s growing seasons.
Michigan Cherry Slurp: Event Overview Webinar

Published on January 20, 2017
This webinar provides an overview of the Cherry Slurp, introduces resources to support planning your own Slurp, and provides creative ideas to make your Slurp unique. There is also a recorded question and answer session.
Cultivate Michigan: What's in it for Schools and Early Childhood Programs?

Published on December 14, 2016
This webinar will give an overview of Cultivate Michigan and then dive deep into the benefits of participating. Learn how joining Cultivate Michigan can enhance and accelerate your local purchasing efforts and find out why others are jumping on board!
Understanding How Michigan Institutions Define Local Food

Published on December 6, 2016
The Michigan Farm to Institution Network informally surveyed Michigan institutions to better understand what they consider “local” as it relates to food procurement.
Farm to Early Care and Education Webinar Series

Published on November 28, 2016
Farm to Early Care and Education centers around buying and using fresh, local foods in early childcare and education programs. The 2016-2017 Farm to ECE webinar series will cover a variety of topics in short webinar format.
Cultivate Michigan 2016 Data Brief

Published on October 21, 2016
This brief provides a snapshot of the Cultivate Michigan campaign’s current standing and progress made since launch.