Resources

Food Policy Resources

Learn more about food policy and food systems using the resources below. We link some of our most recommended resources directly below:

Food Policy Networks: https://foodpolicynetworks.org
Food Policy Networks' Resources Database: https://foodpolicynetworks.org/food-policy-resources
Grassroots Organizing & Advocacy Toolkits for Food Policy Councils

Our CRFS MLFCN Repository for Equity and Access in Food Systems can be found here for a complete list of our suggested resources including primer materials on food systems, how to develop a council, policy advocacy, equity and social justice, as well as more advanced training in food systems.

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MLFCN Peer Advisor Program

This program 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.

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2023 Legislative Education Day : Big Takeaways

Published on February 5, 2025
Since 2018, the Michigan Local Food Council Network (MLFCN) has hosted Legislative Education Days events, These events at the Michigan Capitol building in Lansing bring together representatives from a variety of food policy councils and communities.
Equitable Community Food Assessments webinars

Published on December 17, 2024
MSU Center for Regional Food Systems, Food Communities Network – Réseau Communautés Nourricières, and the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future’s Food Policy Networks project co-hosted a webinar series on community food assessments in 2024.
Ottawa Food: Community Advocates

Published on May 7, 2024
This case study from the Michigan Local Food Council Network is focused on the organizing efforts of Ottawa who participated in the Policy Advocacy Learning Cohort.
Kent County Food Policy Council: Great Grocer Project

Published on May 7, 2024
This case study from the Michigan Local Food Council Network is focused on the organizing efforts of the Kent County Food Policy Council (Kent County FPC) who participated in the Policy Advocacy Learning Cohort.
2018 Farm Bill Advocacy with the Detroit Food Policy Council

Published on May 7, 2024
This case study from the Michigan Local Food Council Network is focused on the Detroit Food Policy Council’s efforts to support 2018 Farm Bill advocacy.
Michigan Local Food Councils Map

Published on May 1, 2024
This map, updated in early 2024, shows Michigan local food councils and their coverage area in the state.