Resources
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Tomatoes Tour 2014: A Cultivate Michigan Video
Published on December 10, 2014
Farmers on the Move, the only cooperative of Hispanic farmers in Michigan that is on a mission to provide locally grown, sustainable produce, hosted a Cultivate Michigan Tomato tour. -
MSU Production of Herbs in Bailey Greenhouse for Food Service
Published on February 6, 2014
This educational video features Michigan State University’s Bailey Greenhouse, which supplies fresh herbs to dining halls on campus -
Michigan Institutions Expand Local Food Purchasing
Published on April 23, 2013
Surveys conducted by CRFS in 2012 show growing participation and interest in local food purchasing by both institutions and farmers. -
Farm to Institution: A Summary of Research on Local Food Purchasing by Institutions
Published on April 9, 2013
This document summarizes the results of several CRFS surveys on interest in local food purchasing by a variety of institutions in Michigan, as well as farmers' interest in selling to such markets. -
Michigan Produce Availability Chart
Published on March 29, 2013
This handout outlines the availability of Michigan-grown vegetables, herbs, and fruits throughout the year. -
Local Food Interest by Institutions in Southeast Michigan: A Report for Eastern Market Corporation
Published on February 18, 2013
A 2012 survey of institutions in southeast Michigan, around Detroit, gathered information on their interest in purchasing food locally. -
Farm to School in Michigan: 2012 Survey Shows Interest in Purchasing Local Foods Continues to Grow
Published on February 1, 2013
A recent survey by CRFS shows that Farm to School efforts continue to expand in Michigan; this summary details those results. -
Farm to Institution Marketing: 2012 Survey Shows Interest from Michigan Vegetable Farmers
Published on February 1, 2013
CRFS surveyed Michigan vegetable farmers about their interest in and willingness to sell their products to institutional markets and motivators and barriers associated with this type of marketing. -
Local Food Interest by Institutions in Southeast Michigan
Published on February 1, 2013
This summary of a 2012 survey details interest in local food purchasing by institutions in southeast Michigan. -
Marketing Michigan Products: A Step-by-Step Guide
Published on February 1, 2010
This Marketing Michigan Products Guide provides agricultural producers tools to market their products to Michigan schools. -
Putting Michigan Produce On Your Menu: How to Buy and Use Michigan Produce in Your Institution
Published on January 1, 2010
This guide provides information to assist institutions in including Michigan products on school, preschool, hospital, and other institutions' cafeteria menus.