New Resource | Innovative Design Elements that Stand Out Nationwide: Michigan’s 10 Cents a Meal Program

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Eight Nationally Recognized Design Elements of Michigan's 10 Cents a Meal Program

Following analysis of the national impact of 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan’s Kids and Farms (10 Cents a Meal), the National Farm to School Network and Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems are proud to share this new brief, “Innovative Design Elements that Stand Out Nationwide: Michigan’s 10 Cents a Meal Program.” This resource by Cassandra Bull of the National Farm to School Network underscores eight innovative design elements that distinguish 10 Cents a Meal as a local food purchasing incentive (LFPI) program.  Launched as a regional pilot in 2016, 10 Cents a Meal is known as one of the first LFPI programs in the country. By 2026, around 20 states and Washington, DC have adopted unique, state-funded LFPIs that reflect their distinct policy contexts, priorities, and agricultural resources.   Farm to School practitioners and advocates can use this brief to consider ways to adapt or update their state’s current LFPI program. Additionally, this resource can be used to inspire additional states or regions to implement new programs that will benefit the eaters, producers, and their local economy.   Explore and share this resource with your networks!  https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/innovative-design-elements-that-stand-out-nationwide For more information, contact: Cassandra Bull, Policy Specialist, National Farm to School Network, cassandra@farmtoschool.org   May Tsupros, Director of Farm to Institution Programs, Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems, tsupros1@msu.edu   Colleen Matts, Assistant Director for Strategy, Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems, matts@msu.edu   These resources were created through generous funding from W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Please help us spread the word Forward this message and share on social media. Tag the National Farm to School Network on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.   Social Posts: Launched as one of the first state-funded local food purchasing incentive programs in 2016, 10 Cents a Meal has long stood out nationwide. Cassandra Bull of the National Farm to School Network has outlined the eight key design elements that distinguish 10 Cents a Meal from other programs. Check them out here! https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/innovative-design-elements-that-stand-out-nationwide  From putting students’ nutrition first to expanding reimbursement past food costs, 10 Cents a Meal has distinguished itself as an innovative local food purchasing incentive program. Drawing on broader research, the National Farm to School Network has identified 8 specific design elements that have made this program stand out nationwide. Explore these themes in this new brief! https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/innovative-design-elements-that-stand-out-nationwide  About National Farm to School Network National Farm to School Network envisions a nation in which farm to school programs are an essential component of strong and just local and regional food systems, ensuring the health of all school children, farms, environment, economy and communities. Learn more at farmtoschool.org EXPLORE foodsystems.msu.edu EMAIL CRFS@msu.edu CALL 517-353-3535 FOLLOW @MSUCRFS   FOODSYSTEMS.MSU.EDU 

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