Center for Regional Food Systems Michigan Good Food Charter

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  Can Farmers’ Markets in Shrinking Cities Contribute to Economic Development? A Case Study from Flint, Michigan

  Published on May 24, 2018
  This article examines the extent to which the Flint Farmers’ Market produces positive spillover effects on nearby businesses in downtown Flint, Michigan.

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  Webinar - Racial Equity in Food Systems Work: Beginning the Journey

  Published on May 2, 2018
  A webinar intended to inspire Extension educators who want to make racial equity a more intentional part of their work – and an introduction to resources and tools to help do so.

• The Michigan Good Food Charter Beyond 2020: Initiating the Visioning Process

  Published on April 9, 2018
  Follow up report from initial stage of Michigan Good Food Charter post-2020 visioning process.

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  Food is Medicine

  Published on March 22, 2018
  Shane Bernardo discusses a relationship between culturally-appropriate foods, food access, and health.

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  Ypsilanti Area Food Access Survey 2016

  Published on January 9, 2018
  This data brief reports out key findings from a 2016 survey in Ypsilanti on community members’ access to food. Findings will help inform strategies to improve food security and access to fresh fruits and vegetables.

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  Tools for Assessing Economic Impact: A Primer for Food System Practitioners

  Published on July 11, 2017
  Designed for local food system practitioners, this guide presents summaries and comparisons of several tools for assessing economic impact and growth, along with related examples.

• Meat Marketing Series: Inventory Management Through Buffers

  Published on February 20, 2017
  This guide outlines methodology for managing inventory via buffering. It is intended for meat marketers that provide direct delivery to wholesale customers.

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  Increasing Understanding of the Michigan Good Food Charter Network

  Published on February 7, 2017
  In 2015, the MSU Center for Regional Food Systems worked in conjunction with the MSU Department of Psychology to conduct a survey of organizations that have signed the resolution of support for the MI Good Food Charter.

• Introduction to Michigan Mobile Markets

  Published on January 3, 2017
  This is a recording of an internal conversation among mobile market representatives in Michigan who came together to share operating practices for pop-up farm stands and mobile grocers, including successes and challenges.

• The Good Food Movement in the Upper Peninsula: A Snapshot

  Published on November 22, 2016
  A video snapshot of Good Food efforts in the Upper Peninsula, first shown at the 2016 Michigan Good Food Summit.

• The Good Food Movement in Flint: A Snapshot

  Published on November 4, 2016
  A video snapshot of Good Food efforts in Flint, first shown at the 2016 Michigan Good Food Summit.

• The Good Food Movement in Kalamazoo: A Snapshot

  Published on November 4, 2016
  A video snapshot of Good Food efforts in Kalamazoo, first shown at the 2016 Michigan Good Food Summit.

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  2016 Michigan Good Food Report Card Summary

  Published on October 1, 2016
  This summary shares highlights from the 2016 Good Food Report Card, which demonstrates the significant increase in the number of collaborations working towards the goals of the Michigan Good Food Charter over the last two years.

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  2016 Michigan Good Food Report Card

  Published on October 1, 2016
  The 2016 report card demonstrates the significant increase in the number of activities and collaborations working towards the goals of the Michigan Good Food Charter over the last two years.

• Shared Measurement Project Update Webinar

  Published on January 19, 2016
  This webinar summarizes findings from both key informant interviews and surveys, and it discusses emerging areas of focus for the Michigan Good Food Charter Shared Measurement project.

• Creating a Statewide Information Technology Platform for Food Hubs: Lessons from Michigan Webinar

  Published on January 15, 2016
  Recording of January 8th 2016 webinar and pdf of presentation slides - Creating a Statewide Technology Platform for Food Hub: Lessons from Michigan

• Evaluating the Economic Impacts of Local and Regional Food Systems: Best Practices Webinar

  Published on January 4, 2016
  This webinar is an overview of the local food economic impact toolkit funded by USDA AMS.

• Characterizing Rural NE Michigan Food Retail: Opportunities to Improve Healthy Food Access Webinar

  Published on November 24, 2015
  This webinar provides an overview of the Characterizing Food Retail in Rural Northeast Michigan: Opportunities for Healthy Food Webinar.

• Characterizing Food Retail in Rural NE Michigan: Opportunities to Improve Healthy Food Access

  Published on November 10, 2015
  This research report inventories and characterizes the types of food retail establishments in northeast (lower) Michigan and suggests strategies to improve healthy food access in underserved areas of the region.

• You Can't Rush The Process: Collective Impact Models of Food Systems Change

  Published on September 21, 2015
  This report highlights a range of state and multi-state food system initiatives across the country and explores six cross-cutting themes. Key strategies, indicators and lessons learned are shared for each initiative.