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 20
Organic Vegetable Pest Management Field Day
August 20, 2025 10:00AM – 2:00PM University of Michigan Campus Farm, 1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Learn about managing vegetable pests using organic methods at the University of Michigan Campus Farm
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Aug 21
MLFCN August Monthly Meeting 2025
August 21, 2025 10:00AM – 11:30AM
Join the Michigan Local Food Council Network for our monthly phone/video conference.
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Aug 21
Get Grant-Ready: How Farmers Can Use Cash-flow to Prepare for Funding
August 21, 2025 1:30PM – 12:30PM | 12:30- 1:30 PM CST
Food and farm business owners can prepare for funding through exploring different types of farm business financing options in this webinar hosted by Andy Larson and Jamie Rahrig.
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
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