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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Feb 25
Food Systems Planning National Community of Practice (NCoP) Connection Session: Food Systems Plans and Considerations for Getting Started
February 25, 2026 3:00PM – 4:30PM
This Connection Session will focus on food systems plans and considerations for getting started.
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Feb 25
MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar
February 25, 2026 7:00PM – 8:30PM Online
This virtual seminar is designed to help prospective clients determine whether the MSU Product Center is the right fit for their business needs. Potential clients must attend one of these seminars to register as a client.
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Mar 3
SARE Professional Development grant webinar
March 3, 2026 2:00PM – 3:00PM
Farm educators & agriculture professionals can apply for up to $120,000 to create professional development programs for farm educators and sustainable agriculture leaders. Apply by April 2, 2026. Join the Webinar on March 3 @ 2 p.m. ET for more info.
News
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Emerging Farmer Learning Series: Diving into Business Operations, Legal, Financing and More
Published on February 11, 2026
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. -
Boost your farm or food business: Online grant writing course now available
Published on January 26, 2026
This free course is self-paced and available online to provide food and farm business owners with a better understanding of the grant writing process. -
Beginning farmers have plenty to gain from MI Ag Ideas to Grow With
Published on January 21, 2026
Join hundreds of fellow farmers February 23 through March 5 during MI Ag Ideas to Growth With virtual conference.
Featured In the News
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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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Michigan cuts 10 Cents a Meal Program after a decade of success supporting schools and local farmers
Published on October 23, 2025