Colleen Matts
Colleen works throughout Michigan to help cultivate local food purchasing programs at institutions such schools, colleges, and hospitals by linking farm to institution programs and partners, developing and sharing resources, and providing technical assistance and policy support. She is a Michigan Partner for the National Farm to School Network and coordinates the Michigan Farm to Institution Network and its local food purchasing campaign, Cultivate Michigan.
Colleen has an MS in Agriculture, Food, and Environment with a specialization in community development from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. She also recently completed an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Culinary and Hospitality Management at Washtenaw Community College.
Related Work
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Asparagus: Michigan’s Anticipated Spring Crop
Published on April 20, 2023
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10 Cents a Meal for Michigan's Kids and Farms 2021-2022 Legislative Report
Published on April 1, 2023
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School Food System Innovation Hub to Bring Innovative Supply Chain Solutions to the Lake Michigan Region
Published on March 29, 2023
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Michigan Good Food Charter: Michigan Farm to Institution Network Virtual Meeting
Published on January 25, 2023
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Call for nominations for the MFIN advisory committee
Published on January 23, 2023
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Recommendations - 10 Cents a Meal Evaluation Results 2020-2021
Published on January 11, 2023
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What Foods are Served through 10 Cents? - 10 Cents a Meal Evaluation Results 2020-2021
Published on January 11, 2023
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Overview- 10 Cents a Meal Evaluation Results 2020-2021
Published on January 11, 2023