Resources
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The Michigan Good Food Charter Beyond 2020: Initiating the Visioning Process
Published on April 9, 2018
Follow up report from initial stage of Michigan Good Food Charter post-2020 visioning process. -
Seed Production Guide Curriculum for Malawi - A Farmer Field School Approach
Published on April 1, 2018
This is a manual to guide educators across the globe to help farmers learn to grow legume seed for production and for sale. The information on teaching suggests using a participatory and experiential learning approach. -
Action Learning: Teaching Others to Engage with Learners
Published on April 1, 2018
Everyone can learn; it’s just that not all people learn best with the same approach. This module offers a mixture of different teaching approaches to maximize learning by all. -
2017 National Food Hub Survey Questions
Published on March 27, 2018
The 2017 National Food Hub Survey, conducted by CRFS and the Wallace Center at Winrock International, was opened for response to food hub managers between February and April 2017. -
Findings of the 2017 National Food Hub Survey
Published on March 27, 2018
This report presents the findings of the third National Food Hub Survey and the most current and comprehensive picture of food hubs in the United States to date. -
Food is Medicine
Published on March 22, 2018
Shane Bernardo discusses a relationship between culturally-appropriate foods, food access, and health. -
10 Cents a Meal for School Kids and Farms 2017-2018 Legislative Report
Published on March 20, 2018
The Michigan Department of Education 2017-2018 Legislative Report on the 10 Cents a Meal for School Kids & Farms pilot program. -
CRFS Overview
Published on February 26, 2018
A brief "big-picture" look at the MSU Center for Regional Food System's work. -
Understanding the Demand for Local Meat in the Grand Rapids region of Michigan
Published on February 26, 2018
This report provides an assessment of the Grand Rapids market for local and regional meat. The authors present demographics of the region and the meat processing facilities that are available. -
Beyond Grants Executive Summary: Entrepreneurial Strategies for Funding Beginning Farmer Initiatives
Published on February 20, 2018
Executive summary of report researching and documenting entrepreneurial strategies to raise funds for beginning farmer initiatives. -
Getting started with organic matter basics
Published on February 14, 2018
What is soil organic matter, and how can it be improved? Watch this webinar to learn more! -
Scale of Production Matrix
Published on January 29, 2018
This part of the Toolbox for Vegetable Farm Viability provides a detailed look at potential infrastructure and equipment investments for different size small farms to help in planning and growth. -
Sizing Up Diverse Vegetable Farms: A Narrative Companion to the Scale of Production Matrix
Published on January 29, 2018
This part of the Toolbox for Vegetable Farm Viability provides a look at potential infrastructure, equipment, time and labor investments, as well as skill development and possible sales and income for different size small farms. -
Pathways to $100K in Farm Sales: A Starting Point for Reaching Farm Sustainability
Published on January 29, 2018
This part of the Toolbox for Vegetable Farm Viability provides a look at sales volumes, pricing and outlets you might need to reach $100,000 in sales. -
Market Channel Selection Tool
Published on January 29, 2018
This part of the Toolbox for Vegetable Farm Viability provides a look at potential considerations when choosing which channel or market option you might use to sell what you raise. -
Curtis Ogden: Building Capacity Through Networks
Published on January 22, 2018
Video recording of Curtis Ogden, speaking at November 29, 2017 convening of statewide leaders of food and health associations and local food councils on the importance of networks. -
Have You Tried Weekly Retail Replenishment?: A Guide for Small Meat Plants
Published on January 19, 2018
This resource focuses on improving profitability in small and very small meat plants by managing retail inventory more effectively. -
Ypsilanti Area Food Access Survey 2016
Published on January 9, 2018
This data brief reports out key findings from a 2016 survey in Ypsilanti on community members’ access to food. Findings will help inform strategies to improve food security and access to fresh fruits and vegetables. -
Regional Supply Chains and the Food Economy of Malawi
Published on January 8, 2018
This brief begins to systematically examine the regional supply chain in Lilongwe, Malawi. The regional food sector is critical to rural and urban food security. -
10 Cents a Meal Pilot: 2016-2017 Evaluation Results
Published on December 21, 2017
These reports summarize the results of the 2016-2017 pilot of 10 Cents a Meal for School Kids and Farms, a project that provides up to 10 cents per meal in match funding for participating schools to purchase and serve Michigan-grown products.