Food Innovation Clusters: Creating Robust and Resilient Regional Food Systems

Regional Food Systems Understanding the Components

Processing

Distributing

Retailing

ConsumerNutritionEducation

GrowerTraining

ConvertWaste

ToNutrient

Production

Cluster Based Economic Development

New Jobs 4,719 Business Taxes $19,632,494 Increase earnings $124,754,720

Grow Food BusinessesA wide range of incubation facilities and services

Inspired by beer! 3o year incremental growth of craft beers driven by consumer demand.

MichiganRealtors®Lighter,Quicker,Cheaper

AuthenticityWorking Food District

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