MSU Extension Food Policy

Resources

• Historical Milestones of AFRE International Involvement in Teaching, Research, Outreach, and Capacity/Institution-Building Activities: 1933–2023

  Published on January 7, 2025
  This report chronicles AFRE's international teaching, research, and capacity-building efforts from 1933–2023, detailing milestones, thematic focuses, and contributions to global agricultural development.

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  Farmer Workshop: Bringing the Farm to Early Care and Education

  Published on April 21, 2023
  This training offers practical tools and relevant information to farmers and process to help plan and sell to nearby early care and education centers by providing information about ECE nutrition programs, requirements, and recommended action steps.

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  Selling Safe Food: The Michigan Cottage Food Law

  Published on October 24, 2022
  The Michigan Cottage Food Law took effect in July 2010. This law gives small-scale entrepreneurs the opportunity to make and market specific foods from their home kitchens. It allows $25,000 per year per household in total sales before expenses.

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  Vender alimentos seguros: Ley de Alimentos Artesanales de Michigan

  Published on October 24, 2022
  La Ley de Alimentos Artesanales de Michigan entró en vigor en julio de 2010. Esta ley ofrece a los emprendedores a pequeña escala la oportunidad de preparar y comercializar alimentos específicos desde la cocina de su casa.

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  Meat Processor Deer/Venison Processing Recommendations to Minimize the Spread of Chronic Wasting Disease

  Published on September 20, 2022
  Wear rubber or latex gloves when accepting and handling deer and venison. Change gloves between different animals/carcasses.

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  Meat Processor Deer/Venison Intake Recommendations to Minimize the Spread of Chronic Wasting Disease

  Published on September 20, 2022
  Wear rubber or latex gloves when accepting and handling deer.

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  Barriers to Infrastructure for Small Farmers in Washtenaw County

  Published on October 11, 2021
  The Barriers to Infrastructure survey was developed by members of the Farmers Policy Action Team of the Washtenaw County Food Policy Council (WFPC) and was open from May to August 2021.

• Is growing your own food necessary for dietary diversity? Evidence from Nigeria

  Published on October 4, 2021
  Olabisi, M., Obekpa, H. O., & Liverpool-Tasie, L. S. O. (2021). Is growing your own food necessary for dietary diversity? Evidence from Nigeria. Food Policy, 104, 102144.

• Consumer and retailer preferences for local ingredients in processed foods: Evidence from a stacked choice experiment in an African urban dairy market

  Published on August 2, 2021
  Vroegindewey, R., Richardson, R. B., Ortega, D. L., & Theriault, V. (2021). Consumer and retailer preferences for local ingredients in processed foods: Evidence from a stacked choice experiment in an African urban dairy market. Food Policy, 102106.

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  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.