Resources
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MFIN Virtual Network Meeting: Sustainable Procurement at the Institutional Level
Published on April 9, 2024
A recording of the MFIN Virtual Network Meeting focused on how institutions can leverage their purchasing power to help advance sustainability in food service. -
Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center Overview
Published on March 13, 2024
The Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center is one of 12 Regional Food Business Centers across the country and is led by the Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems. -
10 Cents a Meal for Michigan's Kids and Farms 2022-2023 Legislative Report
Published on March 6, 2024
Every year, the Michigan Department of Education submits a report to the state legislature about 10 Cents a Meal, to which 10 Cents a Meal partners contribute. This report shares information about the impacts of the 10 Cents a Meal program in 2022-2023. -
Time Management Workbook for Food and Farm Entrepreneurs
Published on February 29, 2024
A workbook with guides, multimedia presentation links, and templated resources to assist food and farm entrepreneurs with task management and prioritization. -
Funding Sources for Food-Related Businesses, Ninth Edition
Published on February 28, 2024
The ninth edition of this directory provides an overview of various financing sources available to food-related businesses in Michigan and across the United States. -
MLFCN Peer Advisors List
Published on February 19, 2024
The MLFCN Peer Advising is a program that allows council members with experience in particular areas to share their unique knowledge with other councils, advancing each council’s work, further developing food systems leaders. -
Time Management Workbook for Food & Farm Businesses
Published on January 30, 2024
This workbook was designed by the Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems (CRFS) Business Assistance team to help food and farm entrepreneurs make business planning an achievable, approachable, and beneficial endeavor. -
Grow More MI Snip and Grow Activity Page
Published on January 29, 2024
A downloadable cutting activity page of fruits and veggies in Michigan for the Grow More MI initiative, a part of the Michigan Farm to Early Care and Education project at the Center for Regional Food Systems. -
Grow More MI Fruits & Veggies of Michigan Map Coloring Page
Published on January 29, 2024
A downloadable coloring page of fruits and veggies in Michigan for the Grow More MI initiative, a part of the Michigan Farm to Early Care and Education project at the Center for Regional Food Systems. -
Grow More MI Harvest Match-Up Activity Page
Published on January 29, 2024
A downloadable matching activity page of fruits and veggies in Michigan for the Grow More MI initiative, a part of the Michigan Farm to Early Care and Education project at the Center for Regional Food Systems. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Michigan Local Food Policy Council Network Repository for Equity and Access in Food Systems
Published on January 16, 2024
The Michigan Local Food Council Network (MLFCN) Repository is a living document of local food policy council resources for the Michigan Local Food Policy Council Network. -
School Food Basics Series for the Michigan Local Food Council Network
Published on January 5, 2024
Learn from the Farm to Programs Consultants at the Michigan Department of Education and the Michigan Farm to School team about the basics of school food service and meal programs in this series through the Michigan Local Food Council Network. -
Farm to ECE: How it's growing with Public Health
Published on November 28, 2023
Farm to Early Care and Education programs align with essential public health services and promotes health equity by improving eating habits and supporting nutrient-dense diets. -
Introduction to Michigan School Meals Presentation: MLFCN Meeting 11-16-23
Published on November 16, 2023
Learn all about the basics of Michigan School Meals and federal meal programs in this presentation by the Michigan Department of Education and Michigan Farm to School team. -
10 Cents a Meal Grantees Across All Years
Published on November 15, 2023
The 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan Kids and Farm is a state-funded program that matches what schools and other non-school sponsors spend on MI-grown fruits, vegetables, and dry beans with grants of up to 10 Cents per meal. Find the list of all grantees here. -
10 Cents a Meal 2021-2022 Grantees and Their Counties by MASA Regions
Published on November 15, 2023
The Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators (MASA) is arranged to serve Michigan schools across 10 regions. In this resource, the 2021-2022 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan Kids and Farms grantees are listed by their MASA region. -
Michigan Farm to Institution Network Food Waste and Recovery Virtual Network Meeting Recording
Published on November 9, 2023
Recording of the final MFIN Virtual Network Meeting of 2023 featured a discussion around food waste, recovery and composting.