Colleen Matts
Colleen works throughout Michigan and beyond to help cultivate local food purchasing programs at institutions, such schools and hospitals, by connecting partners, developing and sharing resources, providing direct assistance, and evaluation 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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Local Food Purchasing at Michigan Schools: 2022-2023 Survey Results
Published on August 14, 2023
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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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Who is Engaged in 10 Cents Grants - 10 Cents a Meal Evaluation Results 2020-2021
Published on January 11, 2023
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Recommendations - 10 Cents a Meal Evaluation Results 2020-2021
Published on January 11, 2023