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Articles by Connor Kippe
A Potential Opportunity for Small Processors and Rural Jobs
Small and mid-sized meat and poultry processors play a critical role in supporting resilient regional food systems by providing livestock farmers with a wider range of processing options and by providing more local and regional animal products for consumers.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel.
Recent Investments Fuel Local Food Systems
Editor’s Note: This blog post is the first post in a series highlighting how recent supply chain investments were unique and pivotal in expanding infrastructure to respond to growing farmer demand, reducing costly wait times, and reaching diversified operations. Part Two and Three will move further along the supply chain, taking a deeper look at how essential technical assistance, value-chain coordination, and market opportunities support the success of efficient regional food systems.
From the Field - Meat Processing Technical Assistance Success
Editor’s Note: This is a guest post written by our partners at the Flower Hill Institute, a recipient of MPPTA funds, and an organization with whom NSAC collaborates frequently.
Strengthening Local Processing Act - Critical Reasons for Support in the Farm Bill
The Strengthening Local Processing Act (SLPA) is the most comprehensive meat processing bill around, with specific provisions that address competition, demand for local products, and access to value added services in the meat processing sector. It does so by addressing acute issues for processors vital to our supply chain, and by promoting training programs that bolster the resilience of these processors, the farmers they work with, and food access for their communities.
Op-Ed: Beyond the guide, steps to true campus affordability
Over the last few months, politics on campus have shifted their focus to affordability and access. When the Central Student Government Affordability Guide debuted in January, student outrage at the glib nature of its advice sparked serious criticism — followed by a passionate call to action — from all corners of the University of Michigan. In the recent CSG election, we saw candidates from almost every party include affordability in their platforms and preach it at the debates.
Selling Produce to U-M: A Campus Farm Work Day Success Story
The UM Campus Farm is growing in two ways: it’s growing plants and it’s growing in size. So this year we decided to set our sights on selling produce to MDining. We wanted to provide healthy, sustainable food for our fellow students. But in order to sell to M Dining, we had to pass Good Agricultural Practices and Good Handling Practices tests.
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