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.
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Michigan Good Food Charter
Published on July 26, 2022
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An Annotated Bibliography on Structural Racism Present in the U.S. Food System, Ninth Edition
Published on March 14, 2022
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Why 10 Cents Matters: A Framework
Published on July 31, 2020
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Measuring Racial Equity in the Food System: Established and Suggested Metrics
Published on May 6, 2019
News
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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. -
Join the Michigan CSA Network Listserv
Published on November 17, 2022
Listserv will connect network of CSA farmers and support organizations. -
Michigan Local Food Council Network Seed Grant Program Request for Proposals 2023
Published on November 11, 2022
The Michigan Local Food Council Network Seed Grant Program offers up to $5,000 in funds to help local food councils build capacity and accomplish their goals.
Featured In the News
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Carrots for Carrots: States Promote Buying Local for School Lunches
Published on September 30, 2022 by The Pew Charitable Trusts
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MSU Organic Farmer Training Program: 19 beginning and aspiring farmers gain skills to grow food and community
Published on January 12, 2022 by Morning Ag Clips
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Career advancement paths for migrant and seasonal farmworkers through new grant
Published on August 18, 2021 by Farmers Advance
Events
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Dec 8
Bringing the Farm to School: A Training for Agricultural Producers to Sell to Schools
December 8, 2022 8:00AM – 9:00AM Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market Expo - Devos Place, Grand Rapids, MI
Register for this learning opportunity designed to give farmers the training and tools needed to build their capacity to launch or grow efforts to market to schools.
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Dec 13
Virtual Farmer Workshop: Bringing the Farm to Early Care and Education
December 13, 2022 1:00PM – 4:00PM Zoom
Learn how to sell to Early Care and Education settings such as preschools and child care settings.
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Dec 15
Michigan Local Food Council Network December Phone/Video Conference
December 15, 2022 10:00AM – 11:30AM Online
Join the Michigan Local Food Council Network (MLFCN) for our monthly phone/video conference.
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