Center for Regional Food Systems

Resources

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  Grants 101 webinar: What You Need to Know – Resource Sheet

  Published on October 30, 2024
  Learn more about how to apply for grants through this resource sheet and accompanying webinar from the Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center.

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  Resilience strategies for centers and institutes focused on food systems transformation

  Published on September 27, 2024
  Drawn from the experience of directors and past directors of University-based centers and institutes focused on food systems transformation the authors lay out challenges these institutions may face and suggestions for long-term success and resilience.

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  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.

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  Value-Added Products from the Farm Selling Farm Fresh Meat in Michigan

  Published on September 27, 2024
  This publication includes an infographic and detailed information on options, regulations, and licensing for selling farm fresh meat in Michigan.

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  Get a jump on grant applications across the Great Lakes Midwest: What you need to know webinar - Resource Sheet

  Published on September 19, 2024
  Get the details on how to obtain a Unique Entity Identifier for federal grant applications through this resource sheet and accompanying webinar from the Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center.

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  What you Need to Know: Grants 101 Webinar

  Published on August 30, 2024
  Through this webinar from the Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center, viewers can learn about preparing for grant applications, including considerations and tips for writing grants that get funded.

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  Michigan Crunch Guide

  Published on August 22, 2024
  The Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch encourages healthy eating and supports farm to school and other local food purchasing initiatives throughout the region.

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  Michigan Crunch Guide for K-12 Schools

  Published on August 22, 2024
  The Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch encourages healthy eating and supports farm to school and other local food purchasing initiatives throughout the region.

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  Michigan Crunch Guide for Early Care and Education

  Published on August 22, 2024
  The Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch encourages healthy eating and supports farm to school and other local food purchasing initiatives throughout the region.

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  REAL Talks - Episode 9: An Interrupted System: Prioritizing Historically Underserved Voices for Food & Agriculture System Transformation

  Published on August 19, 2024
  This episode discusses how federal programming and funding can be used to respond to the needs of Black, Indigenous, and Hispanic producers and how disruptions like COVID-19 can exacerbate systemic issues of unequal distribution of power and resources.

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  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.

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  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.

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  REAL Talks - Episode 8: Systems are People: Promoting Equity, Sovereignty, and Autonomy in Food & Agriculture

  Published on July 15, 2024
  This episode examines the sufficiency of funding and technical support for programs centered on Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous producers, particularly as they scale their businesses.

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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.

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  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.  

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  Centro Regional de Distribución de Productos Alimentarios de Los Grandes Lagos y el Medio Oeste Síntesis

  Published on June 12, 2024
  Obtenga más información sobre el Centro Regional de Distribución de Productos Alimentarios de los Grandes Lagos y el Medio Oeste aqui.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.