MFIN Research Update: Local Food Purchasing in Michigan Public Universities

June 10, 2019 - Caitlin Joseph, Kathryn Colasanti, Colleen Matts<matts@msu.edu>

As part of the May 2019 MFIN virtual network meeting, guest presenters Kathryn Colasanti of MSU Center for Regional Food Systems and Caitlin Joseph, consultant, shared more about their preliminary insights into food service operations at Michigan's publicly-funded universities, including their local food purchasing.

Understand the role the Michigan Farm to Institution Network (MFIN) played in linking Michigan institutions with local food and food suppliers in this 2021 report: The Michigan Farm to Institution Network Past, Present, and Future

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