Reports

Outreach Flyer Template for Incubator Kitchens

Published on September 27, 2024
Develop an outreach flyer for use with potential investors, municipal authorities, and partner organizations using the fillable template, tips, and instructions included in this publication.
10 Cents a Meal Legislative Reports

Published on August 14, 2024
This resource houses all legislative reports led by MSU Center for Regional Food Systems for the 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan’s Kids & Farms program.
10 Cents a Meal Evaluation Reports

Published on August 1, 2024
This resource houses all evaluation reports led by MSU Center for Regional Food Systems for the 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan’s Kids & Farms program.
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.
In It Together: Examining the Role of Food Hub Networks in Supporting Hub-to-Hub Collaborations

Published on January 22, 2024
This brief presents data from the 2021 National Food Hub survey with additional analysis to explore the role that networks play in supporting hub-to-hub collaboration.
Stacking Up: Comparing Food Hub Workers’ Wages and Benefits Similar to other Industries

Published on January 22, 2024
This brief presents wage and benefit data from the 2021 National Food Hub Survey alongside national labor data for comparison purposes.
Amplifying Impact with More Michigan Farms and Foods: 10 Cents a Meal 2021–2022 Evaluation Results

Published on January 19, 2024
The 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan’s Kids and Farms program continues to reach more children in schools, districts, and childcare sites across Michigan, with the 2021-2022 school year serving the largest number of participating grantees yet.
Local Food Purchasing at Michigan Schools: 2022-2023 Survey Results

Published on August 14, 2023
Since the 2014–2015 school year, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) has tracked local food purchasing activity through school-based child nutrition programs.
Findings of the 2021 National Food Hub Survey

Published on April 28, 2023
Explore the findings of the 5th biennial survey of food hubs across the United States.
Who is Engaged in 10 Cents Grants - 10 Cents a Meal Evaluation Results 2020-2021

Published on January 11, 2023
During the 2021-2022 school year, more schools participated in 10 Cents a Meal than ever before. Check out their experiences and motivators to serving local food in these summary briefs.
Expanded Eligibility, Increased Impacts: 10 Cents a Meal 2020-2021 Evaluation Results

Published on January 11, 2023
How have Michigan kids, farmers, and food businesses benefited from 10 Cents a Meal? This series of summaries presents findings from 10 Cents data from the 2020-2021 school year.
2021 National Farm to ECE Survey

Published on August 3, 2022
See what we learned from 2,914 survey respondents across 26 states about current farm to ECE initiatives, what's needed to sustain and expand participation, and the effect, if any, of COVID-19 on farm to ECE and local purchasing practices.
All About Beans: A Summary of Legumes in the 2020-2021 Year of 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan's Kids and Farms Program

Published on July 11, 2022
This report uses 10 Cents data from SY2020-21 to describe the purchase and use of legumes by grantees.
The Michigan Farm to Institution Network Past, Present, and Future

Published on November 18, 2021
What role has the Michigan Farm to Institution Network played in linking Michigan institutions with local food and food suppliers?
10 Cents a Meal for Michigan's Kids and Farms 2020-2021 Legislative Report

Published on November 12, 2021
How did Michigan benefit from 10 Cents a Meal in 2020-2021? The Michigan Department of Education submits a report every year to the state legislature about 10 Cents a Meal, to which 10 Cents partners contribute.
What a Dime Can Do: An Evaluation of the 10 Cents a Meal Pilot

Published on September 27, 2021
How have Michigan kids, farmers, and food businesses benefited from 10 Cents a Meal? These nine topic-specific summaries present findings from 10 Cents pilot data collected between 2017 and 2020.
Participatory State and Regional Food System Plans and Charters in the U.S.: A Summary of Trends and National Directory

Published on September 13, 2021
This report offers a snapshot of national trends and a directory of food systems plans and charters that exist at state and regional levels across the United States.
Food System Career Pathways in Michigan

Published on June 24, 2021
Explore an overview of food system career pathways to get a big-picture look at jobs, wages, skills and education required, and 5-year growth projections in Michigan's food system.
The Effects of COVID-19 on Michigan Local Food Councils and Their Communities

Published on February 17, 2021
How have local food councils in Michigan responded to COVID-19, what has supported or challenged their attempts to adapt, and what will a post-pandemic “normal” mean for councils and their communities?
Michigan Farm to Institution Network by the Numbers 2020

Published on December 30, 2020
An at-a-glance overview of the Michigan Farm to Institution Network's accomplishments from 2010-2020.