Mission: The C. S. Mott Group for Sustainable Food Systems at MSU engages communities in applied research and outreach to promote sustainable food systems.  The group's goal is to improve access and availability of locally produced food.

Principles: (click on links to learn more)

• Local knowledge and values play a central role in individual and community decision making.
• Social values are embedded in the choices we make about food production, distribution, and consumption.
• Civic engagement is a right and responsibility of all individuals.
• Food security is a right and responsibility of all community members.
• Agro-ecosystems must be maintained, enhanced, and restored such that future generations can reach their potential.
• The maintenance and enhancement of small and medium-scale family farms are fundamental to community-based food systems.

Areas of Focus: (click on links to learn more)

• Small and medium-scale family farm viability.
• Ensuring all members of a community with equal access to healthy food.
• Dispersing animals in the countryside.