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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Jun 19
MLFCN June Monthly Meeting 2025
June 19, 2025 10:00AM – 11:30AM
Join the Michigan Local Food Council Network for our monthly phone/video conference.
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Jul 10
Monthly Drop-in Organic Farming Q & A - July 2025
July 10, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Noon to 1pm https://msu.zoom.us/j/94407160761 Passcode: TOPP
Join Michigan's TOPP Technicians Alex, Kim and Sam for monthly drop-in office hours to chat all things organic farming.
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Jul 16
Savvy Tips for Starting a Small Business Webinar - July 16, 2025
July 16, 2025 6:00PM – 7:00PM Zoom webinar
The class provides financial tools to entrepreneurs and potential small business owners who are considering starting a new business.
News
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Taking the Stage at the Michigan Good Food Fund Pitch Competition
Published on June 13, 2025
Each year, the Michigan Good Food Fund Competition invites Michigan packaged food business owners to pitch their business in front of a panel of judges for the opportunity to receive cash awards up to to $5000. -
Congratulations to Michigan’s SARE grant recipients
Published on May 1, 2025
Learn more about the 10 new Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) projects funded for 2025. -
Free trainings for educators working with beginning farmers offered this spring and summer
Published on April 23, 2025
Join us for an engaging, hands-on train-the-trainer workshop designed for educators working with beginning farmers!
Featured In the News
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Researchers Publish Newly Updated Bibliography on Structural Racism in the Food System
Published on May 28, 2025 by Foodtank
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In Michigan, a farm to school lunch movement is brewing. USDA cuts may hurt it.
Published on April 7, 2025
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Farm Stops Create New Markets for Small Farms
Published on August 12, 2024