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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Apr 6
Indigenous Food Sovereignty Summit
April 6, 2026 – April 8, 2026 Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S. Harrison Rd., East Lansing, MI 48824
Join us for a powerful gathering that celebrates Indigenous food systems, cultural resilience, and community-driven solutions for food sovereignty. Connect with Tribal leaders, farmers, scholars, and advocates to share knowledge and inspire action.
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Apr 8
Indigenous Food Sovereignty Summit Vendor Tradeshow: Day 3
April 8, 2026 7:30AM – 3:00PM MSU Kellogg Center in East Lansing
Members of the public are invited to attend the vendor tradeshow portion of the 2026 Indigenous Food Sovereignty Summit, April 6-8 at the MSU Kellogg Center.
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Apr 8
Financial Fluency: How to read the numbers - Emerging Farmer Learning Series
April 8, 2026 12:00PM – 1:30PM
All are welcome to join this free, 7-week webinar series exploring key business skills for Michigan growers with speakers from across the state. This series is facilitated by the Michigan Good Food Fund and CRFS.
News
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Growing the Local Food Movement: 2026 Northwest Food Hub Network Summit
Published on April 1, 2026
Michigan Food Hub Network Co-coordinators Jamie Rahrig and Lewis Hughes joined Jude Barry of CRFS at the Northwest Food Hub Network Summit to highlight findings of the 2025 National Food Hub Survey and engage with other food hub network leaders. -
Celebrating Indigenous food, culture and community: Public invited to the Indigenous Food Sovereignty Summit vendor tradeshow April 6-8 at MSU
Published on March 31, 2026
This free event will bring vendors, educators and Indigenous artisans to the MSU Kellogg Center to showcase Indigenous food systems and culture as part of the 2026 Indigenous Food Sovereignty Summit. -
CRFS Underscores the Impact of 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan’s Kids and Farms to Michigan Legislature
Published on March 26, 2026
Director of Farm to Institution Programs at Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems, May Tsupros, provided testimony on 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan’s Kids and Farms to the Michigan Legislature in March 2026.
Featured In the News
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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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Michigan farmers to lose $167M in exports this year as tariffs raise costs
Published on December 10, 2025
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