Resources

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.
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.
Funding Sources for Food-Related Businesses: Sixth Edition

Published on March 31, 2021
The sixth 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, Eighth Edition

Published on January 18, 2021
An annotated bibliography of resources and publications on structural racism in the U.S. food system. Food sovereignty is a theme of many of the new references.
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.
Are Michigan's Food Councils Changing Policy or Prepared to Do So?

Published on June 24, 2019
How are Michigan food councils are working on food policy change?
Striving to Meet Food Needs: Food Access Survey of Oscoda County, MI

Published on June 14, 2019
What are the barriers to food access in rural northeast lower Michigan?
Measuring Racial Equity in the Food System: Established and Suggested Metrics

Published on May 6, 2019
This tool contains 86 metrics to help hold ourselves accountable for progress towards a more equitable food system.
Good Food Storytelling Night 2019

Published on May 2, 2019
Learn what five food system trailblazers are doing to make good food happen in Detroit.
10 Cents a Meal for School Kids and Farms 2018-2019 Legislative Report

Published on March 21, 2019
How did Michigan benefit from 10 Cents a Meal for School Kids and Farms? Read about the impacts in the Michigan Department of Education's 2018-2019 Legislative Report.
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.
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.
"Put Your Own Mask on Before Helping Someone Else": The Capacity of Food Hubs to Build Equitable Food Access

Published on December 7, 2018
Examining 11 Michigan food hubs, this paper asks about the extent to which and under what conditions food hubs can successfully achieve their dual social and economic goals.
Beyond Grants: Entrepreneurial Strategies for Funding Beginning Farmer Initiatives

Published on November 5, 2018
This report explores self-sustaining entrepreneurial fundraising strategies and activities and offers a creative pathway for evaluating strategies to fund Michigan's beginning farmer initiatives.
2018 Michigan Good Food Report Card Summary

Published on October 22, 2018
This summary overview of the 2018 Michigan Good Food Report Card shares progress made toward the six goals of the Michigan Good Food Charter over the past two years.