Resources
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Get a jump on grant applications across the Great Lakes Midwest: What you need to know webinar recording
Published on June 21, 2024
This webinar presents information about how to obtain a Unique Entity Identifier for federal grant applications as well as information on upcoming assistance and funding opportunities. -
REAL Talks - Episode 7: Scaling Up - It's Trust and Relationships: Overcoming Historical Barriers in Mid-Tier Agriculture
Published on June 14, 2024
The first episode in the relaunch of this podcast series features a conversation about historical barriers to equity and access to resources for producers of color. -
Small Potatoes, Big Impact: Michigan Farm to School Potato Processing Partnership Case Study
Published on June 4, 2024
Michigan State University Extension supported the development of a potato processing program at Montague Public Schools. -
2022-2023 Cultivate Michigan Marketplace Series Evaluation Report
Published on June 4, 2024
The Cultivate Michigan Marketplace events provided opportunities for local and regional food suppliers and institutional food service buyers to network and connect around local food. -
Homegrown in the Aisles: Shopping Local at Your Grocery Store
Published on June 3, 2024
Purchasing local food for early care education providers can be as simple as going to the grocery store with these tips. -
Farm to School Local Food Purchasing Incentives: An Introduction to Incentives
Published on May 29, 2024
Learn the basics of Local Food Purchasing Incentives (LFPIs) that provide additional funding to child nutrition programs or incentivize local food purchases. -
Farm to School Local Food Purchasing Incentives: The Benefits of Local Food Purchasing Incentives
Published on May 29, 2024
Local Food Purchasing Incentive programs can be an effective policy tool to increase educational experiences for children, support local farmers, and nourish communities, making them a vital catalyst in the ongoing success of the farm to school movement. -
Farm to School Local Food Purchasing Incentives: Program Development Considerations and Team Planning Guide
Published on May 29, 2024
The purpose of this resource is to provide Local Food Purchasing Incentive program designers and stakeholders with essential questions to create programs, or modify elements of existing programs. -
Farm to School Local Food Purchasing Incentives: Program Administration
Published on May 29, 2024
This resource illustrates various aspects of Local Food Purchasing Incentive (LFPI) administration, showcases examples of collaboration, and addresses common challenges faced by administrators. -
Farm to School Local Food Purchasing Incentives: An Introduction to State-Level Policies to Support Farm to School Local Food Purchasing Since 2020
Published on May 29, 2024
State-level policies play a pivotal role in bolstering local food purchasing within educational institutions, primarily K–12 school and early care and education (ECE) settings. -
Expanded Local Food Purchasing Incentives: Programs that Reimburse More Than Local Food
Published on May 29, 2024
A key distinguishing factor among Local Food Purchasing Incentives is their focus on incentivizing specific types of foods or nonfood products, a decision that significantly impacts various agricultural sectors and the overall accessibility of the program. -
Farm to School Local Food Purchasing Incentives: Incorporating Additional Values
Published on May 29, 2024
As interest continues to rise in local food purchasing incentive (LFPI) policies, the conversations around them are expanding beyond prioritizing purchases based simply on whether they are “local” foods. -
Farm to School Local Food Purchasing Incentives: What if States Funded Farmers to sell to Schools?
Published on May 29, 2024
This resource considers alternative ways that policymakers can directly subsidize local farmers, food hubs, and other producers to increase their sales to K–12 schools and early care and educational (ECE) settings. -
The Farmer in the Dell: Connecting with a Local Grower
Published on May 17, 2024
Connect your ECE site to local growers using these tips, strategies, and resources to increase access to nutrient-dense, local foods. -
Ottawa Food: Community Advocates
Published on May 7, 2024
This case study from the Michigan Local Food Council Network is focused on the organizing efforts of Ottawa who participated in the Policy Advocacy Learning Cohort. -
2018 Farm Bill Advocacy with the Detroit Food Policy Council
Published on May 7, 2024
This case study from the Michigan Local Food Council Network is focused on the Detroit Food Policy Council’s efforts to support 2018 Farm Bill advocacy. -
Kent County Food Policy Council: Great Grocer Project
Published on May 7, 2024
This case study from the Michigan Local Food Council Network is focused on the organizing efforts of the Kent County Food Policy Council (Kent County FPC) who participated in the Policy Advocacy Learning Cohort. -
A Call to Redistribute Resources and Power: Race Equity Dialogue in the Agrifood Business Space
Published on May 2, 2024
A REFS webinar which focuses on race equity-centered dialogue on the agrifood business space and discusses recommendations put forth by the USDA Equity Commission. -
Michigan Local Food Councils Map
Published on May 1, 2024
This map, updated in early 2024, shows Michigan local food councils and their coverage area in the state. -
Directory of Michigan Local Food Councils
Published on May 1, 2024
Use this directory to connect with Michigan local food councils and food policy councils.