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Modeling Food Sovereignty in Michigan’s Local Food Councils
Published on May 6, 2024
The Michigan Local Food Council Network, a part of the MSU Center for Regional Food Systems (CRFS), will work to identify and support community-defined and led food sovereignty efforts among historically underserved communities in Michigan. -
Empowering Michigan's Food Advocates: MLFCN's Legislative Education Day
Published on November 10, 2023
Local food council members convened at the state capitol for advocacy training and to meet with lawmakers at event coordinated by the Michigan Local Food Council Network -
Advancing Equitable Local Food Policy through Community Organizing
Published on March 31, 2023
With support from State Partnerships Improving Nutrition and Equity (SPINE) funding, the Michigan Local Food Council Network invited councils to participate in a skill-building Policy Advocacy Learning Cohort in 2022. -
Michigan Local Food Council Network Seed Grant Program Request for Proposals 2023
Published on November 11, 2022
The Michigan Local Food Council Network Seed Grant Program offers up to $5,000 in funds to help local food councils build capacity and accomplish their goals. -
$500,000 grant will help Michigan communities address food insecurity and limited access to healthy food
Published on October 6, 2021
The Michigan Local Food Council Network will advocate for more equitable policies and practices. -
Learning and acting together for racial equity
Published on February 10, 2021
In our first-ever at a glance update, we are sharing highlights of how we and our partners are changing to work more equitably and inclusively. -
Reflecting on inspiration from 2020
Published on December 16, 2020
To our partners and supporters, thank you for all that you have done this year to advance a good food system in Michigan and nationally. -
Michigan food for Michiganders during the COVID-19 pandemic
Published on March 30, 2020
Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems is coordinating networks that are helping to feed Michigan’s families and communities and support Michigan’s food businesses as they weather the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. -
CRFS Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Published on March 20, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many challenges and concerns to our tables. Please email us if you have a need that we may be able to help with. -
Your Good Food Story, Your Photos
Published on March 12, 2020
Apply by March 31 to get a camera and training or a professional photo shoot!