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Grants for farmers – Part 1: Grant listings

Published on August 1, 2024
Listings of grants available to farmers from the USDA, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and others.
Family Farms Conference workshop recordings highlight sustainable agriculture

Published on May 17, 2024
Videos include farmer SARE grant projects, farmer wellness, farm to school, agritourism, small-scale livestock and more.
Dig into sustainable farm innovations with a search tool and map of SARE grant projects

Published on April 9, 2024
Find hundreds of SARE grants funded in Michigan and thousands nationally.
Join the 2024 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program in Detroit or East Lansing

Published on October 3, 2023
Create a plan for your farm, educational garden or homestead.
New USDA funding supports mentors for farmers transitioning to organic production

Published on October 2, 2023
Sign up now to be a paid mentor or mentee in the Transition to Organic Partnership Program.
Michigan Event Highlights Agricultural Research and Extension

Published on September 5, 2023
MSU, Farm Journal Foundation host Congresswoman Slotkin for roundtable discussion on importance of research and outreach in addressing global hunger
Community partnership results in “Shared Abundance”

Published on July 13, 2023
Northwest Lower Michigan has developed into a thriving food system—the book “Shared Abundance” details the community partnerships that made it happen.
Mentors matter for new farmers

Published on February 28, 2023
Michigan Sustainable Farm Mentors program connects 42 beginning and aspiring farmers with experienced farmers.
New video series shares tips for farmers selling to local restaurants, retailers and institutions

Published on January 24, 2023
Hear insights from 14 farmers, food entrepreneurs and marketing experts.
Congratulations to the 2022 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program graduates!

Published on November 21, 2022
Eleven beginning and aspiring farmers write business plans, visit 26 farms, and learn hands-on farming skills.