Resources

Michigan Good Food Charter

Published on July 26, 2022
The Michigan Good Food Charter is a vision and a roadmap to advance Michigan’s food and agricultural contributions to the economy, protect our natural resource base, improve our residents’ health, and enable generations of Michigan youth to thrive.
Producing a Value-Added Product on the Farm Series

Published on June 24, 2022
These info sheets overview how farms with greater than or less than 3,000 laying hens can produce shell eggs as a value-added product.
Farm to School Video Series from Michigan Department of Education

Published on June 1, 2022
This series from the Michigan Department of Education showcases what farm to school looks like in action and why it matters.
Funding Sources for Food-Related Businesses, Seventh Edition

Published on April 8, 2022
The seventh edition of this directory provides an overview of various financing sources available to food-related businesses in Michigan and across the United States.
An Annotated Bibliography on Structural Racism Present in the U.S. Food System, Ninth Edition

Published on March 14, 2022
An annotated bibliography of resources and publications on structural racism in the U.S. food system. The ninth edition contains over 500 annotated references.
Looking Back and to the Future: Michigan Farm to Institution Network Virtual Network Meeting

Published on March 9, 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.
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?
Michigan Farm to School Track: School Nutrition Association of Michigan 2020 Virtual Conference

Published on November 15, 2021
The Michigan Farm to Institution Network management team compiled a farm to school track for the 2020 School Nutrition Association of Michigan Annual Conference. Here we offer that set of short how-to and reporting sessions from the virtual conference.
10 Cents a Meal for Michigan's Kids and Farms 2020-2021 Legislative Report

Published on November 12, 2021
How did Michigan benefit from 10 Cents a Meal in 2020-2021? 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.
Voices of Sustainable Agriculture: Speaker Series

Published on September 23, 2021
Voices of Sustainable Agriculture explores a range of topics and perspectives on sustainable agriculture. Hear from farmers, educators, and researchers in these recorded virtual sessions.
Participatory State and Regional Food System Plans and Charters in the U.S.: A Summary of Trends and National Directory

Published on September 13, 2021
This report offers a snapshot of national trends and a directory of food systems plans and charters that exist at state and regional levels across the United States.
Michigan Local Food Councils Map

Published on July 30, 2021
This map, updated in summer 2021, shows Michigan local food councils and their coverage area in the state.
Webinar - State Food System Plans: Are they worth it?

Published on July 19, 2021
This webinar reflects on statewide food system plans as a strategy for food systems change.
Food System Career Pathways in Michigan

Published on June 24, 2021
Explore an overview of food system career pathways to get a big-picture look at jobs, wages, skills and education required, and 5-year growth projections in Michigan's food system.
10 Cents a Meal Info Session for Farms and Food Distributors

Published on April 8, 2021
Farmers and food distributors can watch this info session recording to learn more about 10 Cents a Meal, including who it reaches, how it works, and results it has produced.
Michigan Farm to Institution Network by the Numbers 2020

Published on December 30, 2020
An at-a-glance overview of the Michigan Farm to Institution Network's accomplishments from 2010-2020.
A Call to Build Trust and Center Values in Food Systems Work

Published on November 9, 2020
This report offers the authors' reflections on transformative food systems change and resources to help food systems practitioners work toward racial justice and equity.
Local Food Purchasing at Michigan Schools: 2019-2020 Survey Results

Published on October 29, 2020
This short report shares data that shows that local food purchasing is increasing in Michigan K-12 schools, including what local food sources were used and a comparison of results for 10 Cents grantees with those for all directors.
2020 Michigan Good Food Summit - Farm to Institution: Pandemic Updates from the Field

Published on October 20, 2020
This MFIN Virtual Network Meeting brought together Foodservice professionals, farmers, food suppliers, and vendors as well as farm to institution supporters and advocates.
Food Systems Resilience During the Coronavirus Pandemic: CACFP Programs, Food Hub Responses, and the Michigan Good Food Charter 2.0

Published on August 20, 2020
How do COVID-19 and food systems resilience, advancing equity and justice, and values-based purchasing apply to the Michigan Farm to Institution Network as we work to chart our course beyond 2020?