Resources
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Michigan MarketMaker
Published on December 10, 2018
MarketMaker connects producers, markets, and food lovers. -
Local Food Purchasing at Michigan Colleges and Universities: Michigan Farm to Institution Network Virtual Network Meeting
Published on September 20, 2018
This meeting features a breakdown of results from a MFIN research project that studied local food purchasing efforts at public universities in Michigan. -
Making Local Sourcing Standard Practice: Lessons From Michigan
Published on September 11, 2018
This chapter examines three arenas that have advanced farm-to-institution activity in the Michigan: state government policy, non-profit and agriculture extension agency facilitation, and supply chain partnerships. -
Cultivate Michigan 2017 Data Brief
Published on May 29, 2018
This brief summarizes progress to date of the Cultivate Michigan institutional local food purchasing campaign since launching in 2014. -
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. -
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. -
Beyond the Numbers, Food Business Decision Making Series: Buying or Leasing a Food Hub Truck
Published on August 9, 2017
This guide presents the pros and cons of a food hub buying or leasing a truck for distribution. -
2015–2016 MI Farm to School Grant Program Report
Published on June 29, 2017
The MI Farm to School Grant Program is an effort to help food program providers overcome challenges and stimulate or sustain local food purchasing programs at K–12 schools and early childhood programs in Michigan. -
Local Food for Little Eaters: A Purchasing Toolbox for the Child and Adult Care Food Program
Published on June 8, 2017
This toolbox supports early childhood programs in starting local food purchasing initiatives to help meet Child and Adult Care Food Program guidelines for healthy meals. -
10 Cents a Meal for School Kids and Farms 2016-2017 Legislative Report
Published on March 29, 2017
This mid-year legislative report on the 10 Cents a Meal for School Kids and Farms incentive pilot program outlines initial results and impacts. -
Michigan Cherry Slurp: Event Overview Webinar
Published on January 20, 2017
This webinar provides an overview of the Cherry Slurp, introduces resources to support planning your own Slurp, and provides creative ideas to make your Slurp unique. There is also a recorded question and answer session. -
Seasonal Menu Planning for Farm to School: Making Michigan Recipes Work
Published on January 20, 2017
This webinar introduces the new Making Michigan Recipes Work resources that can help in planning a menu that matches Michigan’s growing seasons. -
Cultivate Michigan: What's in it for Schools and Early Childhood Programs?
Published on December 14, 2016
This webinar will give an overview of Cultivate Michigan and then dive deep into the benefits of participating. Learn how joining Cultivate Michigan can enhance and accelerate your local purchasing efforts and find out why others are jumping on board! -
Understanding How Michigan Institutions Define Local Food
Published on December 6, 2016
The Michigan Farm to Institution Network informally surveyed Michigan institutions to better understand what they consider “local” as it relates to food procurement. -
Farm to Early Care and Education Webinar Series
Published on November 28, 2016
Farm to Early Care and Education centers around buying and using fresh, local foods in early childcare and education programs. The 2016-2017 Farm to ECE webinar series will cover a variety of topics in short webinar format. -
Cultivate Michigan 2016 Data Brief
Published on October 21, 2016
This brief provides a snapshot of the Cultivate Michigan campaign’s current standing and progress made since launch. -
Michigan Farm to School: Calumet Center and Sharkar Farms
Published on October 6, 2016
The Calumet Center, a juvenile center in Highland Park, Michigan, is partnering with Sharkar Farms through Hoophouses for Health. -
How to Join Cultivate Michigan
Published on June 22, 2016
If you’re a food service director or buyer at a Michigan institution, check out this webinar to learn about the Cultivate Michigan campaign and how your institution can sign up to track purchases and reach for the MI Good Food Charter goal -
Cultivate Michigan: What It Is and How to Help Institutions Sign Up
Published on June 22, 2016
Intended for partners of the Michigan Farm to Institution Network who can be allies and ambassadors for Cultivate Michigan around the state, this webinar covers how Cultivate Michigan works and how to help institutions in your area sign up. -
Farm to Summer: Incorporating Local Foods into Summer Food Service Programs Webinar
Published on May 5, 2016
This webinar covers the basics of Farm to Summer, how to incorporate local purchasing into summer food service programs, and provides examples of Farm to Summer programs happening throughout Michigan.