Building the Network: Michigan Farm to School and Early Care Network
November 20, 2025 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Contact: Julie Lehman , May Tsupros
Join MSU Center for Regional Food Systems, National Kidney Foundation of Michigan, and Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities this November for an informational session on November 20, 2025.
We invite all involved in Farm to School and Farm to Early Care and Education (ECE) across Michigan to join this information session on Thursday, November 20 from 1-2pm ET to discuss key findings and recommendations about the development of the Michigan Farm to School and Early Care Network. After years of supporting shared goals, we look to co-create a shared network, uplifting our state’s farm to school and early care work.
Join us!
WHEN: November 20th, 2025, 1pm ET
REGISTRATION: https://msu.zoom.us/meeting/register/V-vcdBQDTFK6ggJ27WJLMg
SURVEY: www.bit.ly/mifarmtoschoolandece2025
(After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.)
The goal of this educational event is to build the core foundation for the future Michigan Farm to School and Early Care Network with the voices of engaged participants and providers across the state. After a brief presentation with Q&A, we will ask Farm to School and Farm to ECE stakeholders to share their feedback which will be used to guide our collective next steps.
We will also share information on the newly released Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Hub Grants as well as information on educational advocacy to re-establish our state's beloved "10 Cents a Meal for Michigan's Kid and Farm" program.
Can’t make November’s informational session?
You can also share your ideas and perspective now by filling out the community survey linked here: www.bit.ly/mifarmtoschoolandece2025. Your feedback is vital to shaping the future of the Michigan Farm to School and Early Care Network!
And please save the date to attend the follow-up Listening & Feedback Follow-Up Session on December 16th at 1pm ET. We will review results of the community survey, and discuss next steps regarding where we will go as a combined network together!
Hosts of this meeting include:
- Julie Lehman, Farm to Youth Network Coordinator, MSU Center for Regional Food Systems
- Maria Distler, Early Childhood Program Manager, National Kidney Foundation of Michigan
- May Tsupros, Farm to Institution Director, MSU Center for Regional Food Systems
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