Resources
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2010 Michigan Good Food Charter
Published on June 1, 2010
The 2010 Michigan Good Food Charter is a vision and a roadmap to advance Michigan’s food and agricultural contributions to the economy, protect our natural resource base, improve our residents’ health, and enable generations of Michigan youth to thrive. -
2010 Charter Summary
Published on June 1, 2010
This summary reports on progress made toward achieving the goals set by the Michigan Good Food Charter. -
The Food System: A Potential Future
Published on May 18, 2010
In this report, Mike Hamm examines a potential vision for our food system and food security, looking at issues such as water scarcity and biodiversity. -
Farm to School in Michigan: Growing Interest & Greater Participation
Published on May 2, 2010
This survey shows that Michigan K-12 School Food Service Directors (FSDs) were “ready and willing to make linkages to Michigan agriculture," and have been acting on this interest since 2004. -
Marketing Michigan Products: A Step-by-Step Guide
Published on February 1, 2010
This Marketing Michigan Products Guide provides agricultural producers tools to market their products to Michigan schools. -
Putting Michigan Produce On Your Menu: How to Buy and Use Michigan Produce in Your Institution
Published on January 1, 2010
This guide provides information to assist institutions in including Michigan products on school, preschool, hospital, and other institutions' cafeteria menus. -
Financing Michigan's Sustainable Agriculture
Published on December 18, 2009
The survey results available in this report show that although there is financial capital available in Michigan, farmers face challenges accessing it. -
USDA Grants & Resources for Food Projects in Communities Webinar
Published on December 8, 2009
This webinar discusses grants and resources available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for food projects in communities. -
Consumer Demand for Local Produce at Extended Season Farmers' Markets
Published on September 18, 2009
This paper addresses the role of hoophouses and season extension practices in supporting increasing consumer demand for locally grown food. -
Emerging Farmers Initiative and Agriculture Individual Development Accounts
Published on June 19, 2009
The grant evaluated in this report was intended to increase the viability of small farm start-ups through the provision of a cash match to personal savings. -
School Food 101: The Cost of School Lunch
Published on June 1, 2009
This factsheet examines the costs involved in producing school lunches. -
Michigan New Farm Development: Case Studies from the Southwest Michigan Emerging Farmers Initiative
Published on June 1, 2009
This report details the emerging farmers initiative in Southwest Michigan. -
Michigan Youth Farm Stands Project Tool Kit
Published on January 5, 2009
This tool kit is designed to guide a team of youth and adults through planning and putting into action a local food project: a youth-run farm stand. -
Farmer Tips on Hoophouse Use
Published on October 24, 2008
These guides were gleaned from interviews with farmers who utilize hoophouses. -
Does Year-Round Hoophouse Production Pencil Out?
Published on February 16, 2008
In this presentation, David S. Conner examines the economic and profitability of using hoophouses as a means of season extension for agricultural production. -
The Economics of Pasture Raised Animal Products: Food, Markets and Community
Published on July 13, 2007
This paper examines the current market and potential future for pasture raised animal products. -
Pasture-based Agriculture: Overviews and Opportunities
Published on July 3, 2007
There is great potential to expand the market and address the unmet demand for pasture-raised products. -
Opportunities in Grazing Dairy Farms: Assessing Future Options
Published on July 2, 2007
This paper examines proven alternative methods of dairy production as a means of supporting Michigan's diverse dairy industry. -
Evaluation of the Saginaw County Family Gardening Project
Published on June 12, 2007
This report examines the Saginaw County Family Gardening Project, a project intended to promote family gardening as a means to improve individuals’ diet, health and physical activity levels. -
Choices Conference Materials
Published on March 6, 2007
The Choices Conference provided an opportunity for engaging discussion on what influences our food choices, as well as to provide new information on the value of fresh food to our health and well-being.