Our vision is a thriving economy, equity and sustainability for Michigan, the country and the planet through food systems rooted in local regions and centered on food that is healthy, green, fair and affordable.
Events
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May 21
MLFCN Monthly Meeting – May 2026
May 21, 2026 10:00AM – 11:30AM
Join the Michigan Local Food Council Network for our monthly phone/video conference.
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May 21
What's New in Cottage Food Webinar: Voluntary Registration Launch, Expanded Sales Options and Limits
May 21, 2026 7:00PM – 8:30PM Webinar
Join businesses around the state for Michigan Cottage Food Law updates and the launch of the Michigan Cottage Food Business Voluntary Registration system. Learn how registration impacts your labeling options and much more.
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May 27
TOPP Webinar - Building a Biological Powerhouse in Your Soil Webinar 1: Practical Processes for Cultivating Beneficial Microbes
May 27, 2026 2:00PM – 3:00PM Online
Join 2 FREE Webinars for farmers : 1. Practical Processes for Cultivating Beneficial Microbes, May 27 2pm EST; 2. Infusing Your Soil and Plants with Beneficial Microbes, July 15 2pm EST .
News
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Good Food for Michigan taps Genesee County school district for new grant program to get more local food to students
Published on May 7, 2026
The Good Food for Michigan Grant from new MDARD initiative to allow Bendle Public Schools to add locally grown food to cafeteria offerings for students. -
Bridging science and justice: Jahi Johnson-Chappell on transforming food systems
Published on April 17, 2026
In the final seminar of the Spring 2026 HRT/PSM Seminar Series, Director of the Center for Regional Food Systems, Professor, and W.K. Kellogg Endowed Chair will present "Thinking and acting critically toward Good Food.” -
Registration now open for the 2026 MSU Extension Agritourism Summit
Published on April 13, 2026
The 2026 Summit will bring farmers, business owners, community leaders and tourism professionals together to explore collaborative strategies that strengthen Michigan’s agritourism economy.
Featured In the News
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Genesee County school district receives grant to bring local food to cafeterias
Published on May 8, 2026
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Schools, farmers say restoring Michigan’s 10 Cents a Meal Program would boost economy and student nutrition
Published on March 18, 2026
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New Michigan program helps farms continue by connecting buyers with sellers
Published on February 3, 2026
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