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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Aug 11
Plant, Grow, Share: a Farm to ECE workshop series — Day 1, Nutrition & Agricultural Education
August 11, 2025 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Join this first session of Plant Grow Share: A Farm to ECE Workshop Series focused on nutrition and agriculture education for early care educators. Attend at least 3 of 4 sessions and earn a $100 stipend!
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Aug 12
Plant, Grow, Share: a Farm to ECE workshop series — Day 2, Gardening with Kids
August 12, 2025 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Join this second session of Plant Grow Share: A Farm to ECE Workshop Series focused on creating garden experiences for early care educators. Attend at least 3 of 4 sessions and earn a $100 stipend!
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Aug 13
Plant, Grow, Share: a Farm to ECE workshop series — Day 3, Local Food Procurement
August 13, 2025 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Join this third session of Plant Grow Share: A Farm to ECE Workshop Series focused on local food procurement for early care educators. Attend at least 3 of 4 sessions and earn a $100 stipend!
News
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USDA closes Regional Food Business Center Program, halting funding and support for Great Lakes Midwest Farmers
Published on July 31, 2025
The Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center formed to offer coordination, technical assistance, and capacity building opportunities for farmers, producers, and other food business owners in support of a more resilient and competitive food system. -
Plant, Grow, Share: Registration open for a free Farm to ECE Workshop Series
Published on July 22, 2025
Early care and education (ECE) providers are encouraged to register for this free, virtual workshop series held by the Michigan Farm to ECE Network on August 11-14. -
Sourcing Michigan-grown ingredients for your business
Published on June 27, 2025
Increase sales through these practical tips.
Featured In the News
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Trump administration cuts impact NWI food organizations
Published on August 4, 2025 by Chicago Tribune
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Great Lakes farmers, food businesses lose access to millions amid USDA cuts
Published on August 1, 2025 by MLive Michigan
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USDA Regional Food Business Centers terminated
Published on July 24, 2025 by Brownfield