Community Food Systems

MSU Extension supports the development of community food systems in Michigan by providing resources and programs to develop local food policy councils, farm-to-institutional purchasing, food hubs and farmers markets.

News

Southeast Michigan School Garden Mini-grant program now accepting applicants for 2019

Published on February 12, 2019

The Southeast Michigan School Garden Mini-grant program is now accepting applications for the 2019 grant year.

Scaling up to wholesale

Published on February 8, 2019

A day-long workshop for small farmers interested in integrating wholesale markets into their sales channels.

How does Michigan State University’s Product Center help new food businesses?

Published on February 1, 2019

Find out more about customized business counseling and specialized services.

MSU Extension Program to Focus on Cultivating Local Farm Economies

Published on February 1, 2019

Preserving farmland requires flexibility, innovation in local government planning and zoning to allow for farm income diversification.

Michigan Family Farms Conference to include SARE Farmers Forum

Published on February 1, 2019

The Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program will feature project presentations during the Feb. 9, 2019, conference in Kalamazoo, Michigan.