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Call for Storytellers & Facilitators at the 2023 Michigan Good Food Summit! Tell your Good Food Story! We are looking for six storytellers to highlight the leadership, progress, challenges, models and practices that advance Good Food systems in Michigan. If selected, you and your story will kick off the full day hybrid event and inspire dialogue and connection around important food systems issues. Storytellers will have their summit registration fee waived and receive a stipend of $150. Click on the button below to learn more and apply by March 31, 2023! Apply to be a Storyteller! Facilitate Connections We are seeking individuals to facilitate breakout strategy discussions at the 2023 Michigan Good Food Summit. If selected, you will help summit participants connect, gain and share valuable insights on important Good Food systems topics they have identified. Facilitators will have their summit registration fee waived and receive a stipend of $150. Click on the button below to learn more and apply by March 31, 2023!  Apply to be a Facilitator! Just want to participate? That's great too! We welcome you to join us in-person or virtually for the Michigan Good Food Summit on Friday, May 19! Learn more and register here! Questions? Please contact Rachel Kelly at kellyra2@msu.edu or Diane Drago ddrago@dmsevents.com ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ You are receiving this email because you signed up for Michigan Good Food updates and/or participated in Michigan Good Food Charter activities like the Michigan Good Food Summit. If you would like to update your subscriptions or stop receiving these emails, click the "Update Profile" or "Unsubscribe" link below.

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10 Cents a Meal Application Now Open!

Deadline to apply is April 4, 2023

10 Cents a Meal 2022-2023 Application is here! The Michigan Department of Education is now accepting applications for 10 Cents A Meal for Michigan's Kids & Farms! This state-funded program matches what schools, early care and education settings, and other non-school sponsors spend on Michigan-grown fruits, vegetables, and dry beans with grants of up to 10 cents per meal. It is designed to improve daily nutrition and eating habits for Michigan children and invest in Michigan’s agriculture and local food business economy.  The application is available in the Next Generation Grant Application and Cash Management System (NexSys) application system. The deadline to apply is April 4, 2023. Get Started! Below are additional resources to help you with your application:   Application Information Page  How to Access and Complete the Application  10 Cents a Meal Required Training  Frequently Asked Questions  Grant Application Guide  Press Release  The program is available statewide and open to schools and districts (public, public school academies, or private), and non-school sponsors of USDA Child Nutrition Programs such as child care sites and community organizations participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), or Summer Food Service Program (SFSP).  Program Contacts Wendy Crowley Michigan Department of Education CrowleyW@michigan.gov  Megan McManus MSU Center for Regional Food Systems mcmanu60@msu.edu  Melanie Wong Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities melanie.wong@groundworkcenter.org  Amanda Brezzell Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities Amanda.brezzell@groundworkcenter.org  Lori Yelton Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development YeltonL@michigan.gov  About Michigan Farm to School Farm to School centers around efforts to serve local foods in school and early care and education settings. We share ideas, tools and resources to support a range of efforts, from school garden programming to farmer visits and field trips. Visit mifarmtoschool.msu.edu >> FOODSYSTEMS.MSU.EDU ‌ ‌ ‌ You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to the MIFARMTOSCHOOL listserv. Please note that if you unsubscribe from this mailing, you will be removed from the listserv.

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Early Bird registration open for the Michigan Good Food Summit!

Deadline for reduced ticket price is 3/18

Register now for the 2023 Michigan Good Food Summit! Join us for the Michigan Good Food Summit on Friday, May 19. This will be a hybrid event with in-person and virtual attendance options. The in-person conference will be held at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center. The interactive agenda will bring together food systems advocates and practitioners to: Celebrate the publication of the 2022 Michigan Good Food Charter  Highlight leaders working toward Michigan's good food future  Connect with others to plan for action, collaboration, and next steps  Register before Saturday, March 18, to receive early bird pricing for both virtual or in-person attendance. Register Now! Whether you join us in person or virtually, all registered participants will receive the following: Live Event Access: All registered participants will be given access to the general session, which will be livestreamed from the in-person location. Session Recordings and Digital Resource Materials: Recordings will be made available if you cannot attend live. Breakout Strategy Session: You can choose which breakout strategy session you would like to participate in. Virtual and in-person participants will be able to join breakouts via our online platform or in-person venue, respectively. Accessibility: We will provide auto-generated closed captioning during our livestream and with the recordings. Longer sessions will have built-in breaks. Please get in touch with us if you have any questions and use the registration process to indicate if you have accommodations requests. Networking Opportunities: Our virtual platform allows for networking and connection. The 2023 Summit is intended to provide interactivity and networking within and across sectors and areas of interest. Get the pricing details, scholarship application, and sponsorship information and more on the registration page! Questions? For questions on registration, sponsorship, exhibiting, and advertising, please contact Rachel Kelly at kellyra2@msu.edu. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ You are receiving this email because you signed up for Michigan Good Food updates and/or participated in Michigan Good Food Charter activities like the Michigan Good Food Summit. If you would like to update your subscriptions or stop receiving these emails, click the "Update Profile" or "Unsubscribe" link below.

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