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Monday, January 23, 2017

Re: 2nd Invoice for Jude Family Childcare Learning Center

I do not think this was supposed to be sent to me.

Have a great day,

Beth Kavanaugh

Public Schools of Petoskey

Food Service Director

(231) 348-2183

From: Jude Family Childcare Learning Center [mailto:judefclc86@YAHOO.COM]
Sent: Monday, January 23, 2017 12:16 PM
To: MIFARMTOSCHOOL@LIST.MSU.EDU
Subject: 2nd Invoice for Jude Family Childcare Learning Center

Hi Abby;

Please find our 2nd invoice attached. Let me know you got it.

Thanks,

Shirley Corder

Jude Family Childcare Learning Center

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2nd Invoice for Jude Family Childcare Learning Center

Hi Abby;

Please find our 2nd invoice attached. Let me know you got it.

Thanks,

Shirley Corder

Jude Family Childcare Learning Center

Friday, January 20, 2017

Seasonal Menu Planning Webinar Recording

Greetings, network!

If you missed the great webinar last week on Seasonal Menu Planning, fear not! It is now recorded and available for viewing on our website at the link below. This webinar included Mariel Borgman, Kaitlin Wojciak, and Amy Klinkloski sharing strategies for incorporating seasonal Michigan products into school menus using tools developed for the Making Michigan Recipes Work training series in Fall of 2016. The webinar takes a deep dive into some of these resources which are also freely available at Cultivate Michigan's website!

Check out the recording and find out more information here:

http://foodsystems.msu.edu/resources/seasonal-menu-planning-for-farm-to-school-making-michigan-recipes-work

Best,

Abby Harper

Farm to School Specialist

MSU Center for Regional Food Systems

480 Wilson Rd Rm 309 | East Lansing, MI 48824

(p) 517-432-4525 (f) 517-353-3834

www.foodsystems.msu.edu | www.mifarmtoschool.msu.edu

Cherry Slurp Webinar - In Case You Missed It!

Greetings, network!

Yesterday we held an introductory event overview webinar for the 2017 Michigan Cherry Slurp. For those of you who haven't heard yet, this is a one-day event, similar to the Apple Crunch, to celebrate Cherries (and Valentine's Day) by slurping a cherry smoothie (or another cherry treat of your choosing).

The webinar covered event details, resources, and steps to planning your event. There is also a recorded question and answer period at the end.

The recording is available at the link below.

http://foodsystems.msu.edu/resources/michigan-cherry-slurp-event-overview-webinar

Have a fabulous weekend!

Abby Harper

Farm to School Specialist

MSU Center for Regional Food Systems

480 Wilson Rd Rm 309 | East Lansing, MI 48824

(p) 517-432-4525 (f) 517-353-3834

www.foodsystems.msu.edu | www.mifarmtoschool.msu.edu

Thursday, January 19, 2017

Cherry Slurp Webinar - Today!

Celebrate Valentine's Day with the Michigan Cherry Slurp!

Join us for an introductory webinar today at 2 pm!

It's almost time for the first annual Michigan Cherry Slurp! The Michigan Cherry Slurp is a one-day event on February 14, 2017. Modeled after the Michigan Apple Crunch, this will be an opportunity for all sizes of institutions, including schools, early childhood programs, universities/colleges, hospitals, and other organizations and businesses, to celebrate Michigan cherries throughout the state!

This webinar will provide an overview of the initiative, introduce resources to support planning your own Slurp, and provide creative ideas to make your Slurp unique. There will also be plenty of time for questions and answers.

If you're ready to register for the Slurp, click here!

Best,

Abby Harper

Farm to School Specialist

MSU Center for Regional Food Systems

480 Wilson Rd Rm 309 | East Lansing, MI 48824

(p) 517-432-4525 (f) 517-353-3834

www.foodsystems.msu.edu | www.mifarmtoschool.msu.edu

Monday, January 16, 2017

Seasonal Menu Planning Webinar Today! 2:00 pm

Seasonal Menu Planning for Farm to School

Today at 2pm

Michigan's diverse agriculture industry allows for lots of opportunities to incorporate local food into your menus. This webinar will help you get beyond the basics and describe strategies and examples of how to adapt your school menu based on Michigan fruit and vegetable availability. This is also a great opportunity to dive deep into resources from the recent Making Michigan Recipes Work training.

Participants will be introduced to the new Making Michigan Recipes Work resources from MSU Extension and Cultivate Michigan that can help in planning a menu that matches Michigan's growing seasons.

Hope to see you there,

Abby Harper

Farm to School Specialist

MSU Center for Regional Food Systems

480 Wilson Rd Rm 309 | East Lansing, MI 48824

(p) 517-432-4525 (f) 517-353-3834

www.foodsystems.msu.edu | www.mifarmtoschool.msu.edu

Friday, January 13, 2017

Petoskey, MI - Groundwork Center Seeks Local Food Coordinator

The Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities is seeking a Local Food Coordinator with strong outreach, organizing, and communication skills, who is eager to help support the advancement of the local food & farming economy in northern Michigan, specifically, in Antrim, Charlevoix, and Emmet counties, as well as the surrounding area.

The ideal candidate is a flexible, innovative, and engaging individual who is at home in business, community, and governmental settings; understands the economic, social, and policy basics of farm to school and food access programs; and has a strong passion for local food and farming issues, protecting our environment, and building resilient communities.

The Local Food Coordinator will:

Work with the local food and farming program director and an advisory committee to identify and advance key local food and farming initiatives in the Northern Farms Foodshed;
Support a burgeoning farm to school movement through engagement with local farmers, school administrators, teachers, parents and other stakeholders;
Oversee the expansion of the local FoodCorps program, including supporting additional schools in their efforts to source local food for their school lunch programs, integrating farm to school activities with curriculum, and supporting school gardens;
Support regional food pantries in their efforts to offer more healthful, local food to all members of our community;
And, serve as a community liaison by working collaboratively with other individuals and organizations advancing the local food and farming economy throughout the Northern Farms Foodshed.

Professional Requirements

Candidates for this position must have a bachelor's degree or higher level of educational attainment. The candidate must demonstrate:

Experience with and/or deep knowledge of local food and farming systems, strategies, and economics;
Ability to write persuasive opinion pieces, marketing materials, and reports;
Organizing skills that motivate, guide, and engage citizens, businesspeople, and officials around local food and farming issues;
Capacity to raise donor and grant funds;
And, excellent relationship building, outreach, and self-organizing skills.

Personal Qualifications

The Local Food Coordinator works closely with a highly qualified team of policy analysts, advocates, and communicators. Among the qualities we seek in successful candidates are a:

Strong commitment to the Groundwork Center's mission and programs;
Thorough understanding of and enthusiasm for local food and farming and resiliency principles;
Strong interpersonal communication and teamwork skills;
Proven ability to organize multiple projects simultaneously with keen attention to detail, deadlines, and objectives;
Self-directed working approach and initiative;
Spirit of an engaged advocate, rather than a detached analyst;
Strong interpersonal public speaking, communication, and teamwork skills;
Professional and pleasant demeanor;
And, sense of humor and positive outlook.

Compensation, Benefits, and Application Procedure

This is a full-time position with a competitive salary range, depending on experience. The position will be based in Petoskey, MI with moderate amounts of short-term regional travel required. Full-time employees and their families qualify for the Groundwork Center's full health insurance coverage. They also receive retirement benefits, ample vacation, and schedules flexible enough to enjoy the wondrous forests, clean rivers, and the magnificent Great Lakes shoreline that distinguish our region.

Please send a one-page cover letter, resume, and references to meghan(at)groundworkcenter.org with the subject line: Local Food Coordinator by February 1, 2017. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.