Our vision is a thriving economy, equity and sustainability for Michigan, the country and the planet through food systems rooted in local regions and centered on food that is healthy, green, fair and affordable.
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An Annotated Bibliography on Structural Racism Present in the U.S. Food System, Tenth Edition
Published on August 9, 2023
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Michigan Good Food Charter
Published on July 26, 2022
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Why 10 Cents Matters: A Framework
Published on July 31, 2020
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Measuring Racial Equity in the Food System: Established and Suggested Metrics
Published on May 6, 2019
Events
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Apr 25
A Call to Redistribute Resources and Power: Race Equity Dialogue in the Agrifood Business Space
April 25, 2024 3:00PM – 5:00PM
A REFS sponsored webinar to launch efforts to diversify the food and ag systems leadership pipeline hosted in collaboration with Coming Together for Racial Understanding
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May 1
Make a Spending Plan Work for You! (Webinar) - May 1, 2024
May 1, 2024 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom
Trying to stretch your money? Learn how to create and manage a spending plan.
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May 16
MLFCN May Monthly Meeting
May 16, 2024 10:00AM – 11:30AM
Join the Michigan Local Food Council Network for our monthly phone/video conference.
News
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2024 Michigan Family Farms Conference Brings Farmers Together
Published on April 16, 2024
Michigan Food and Farming Systems (MIFFS) convened over 100 farmers, producers, and representatives from food systems organizations at their 20th annual Michigan Family Farms Conference at Kalamazoo Valley Community College (KVCC). -
2024 National Farm Stop Conference: Reimagining Retail for Local Farmers and Communities
Published on March 25, 2024
The 2024 National Farm Stop Conference discussed methods of increasing sales revenues for producers, creating successful farm stops, and building strong local and regional food systems. -
Seven CANR faculty members among honorees at 2024 MSU faculty investiture
Published on March 22, 2024
Michigan State University formally recognized seven faculty members in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) at the 2024 MSU Investiture for Endowed Faculty.
Featured In the News
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Michigan Public Stateside Interview with M. Jahi Johnson-Chappell
Published on March 1, 2024
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Michigan Good Food Fund growing new farm and food businesses
Published on February 13, 2024
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Through learning about healthy foods, both childcare providers and children grow
Published on January 25, 2024