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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Funding Sources for Food-Related Businesses: Sixth Edition
Published on March 31, 2021
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An Annotated Bibliography on Structural Racism Present in the U.S. Food System, Eighth Edition
Published on January 18, 2021
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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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USDA grant will engage Michigan farmers to create trainings for beginning farmers
Published on November 3, 2021
This collaborative project is engaging community-based beginning farmer programs and beginning farmers to create educational resources and trainings for educators in Michigan. -
Meet the 2021 Michigan Grow More Award Recipients
Published on October 27, 2021
We are excited to announce 7 early care and education sites as recipients of the first-ever Michigan Grow More Award. -
$500,000 grant will help Michigan communities address food insecurity and limited access to healthy food
Published on October 6, 2021
The Michigan Local Food Council Network will advocate for more equitable policies and practices.
Featured In the News
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USDA Funds Risk Management Education for Historically Underserved Producers
Published on July 29, 2021 by United States Department of Agriculture
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Governor Whitmer Proclaims October as Farm to School Month
Published on October 5, 2020 by Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
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Researchers work to understand how Flint residents get their food
Published on October 30, 2019 by MLive
Events
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Dec 7
Supporting Indigenous Students in STEAM Fields Panel
December 7, 2021 12:00PM – 1:30PM Zoom Panel: Online
This Panel event features Alexa Oldman-Showmin, Gabriel Gurule and Amanda Ziminski. All three are students at Michigan State University.
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Dec 14
Homeownership Education ~ Webinar (MSHDA) - December 14, 2021
December 14, 2021 9:00AM – 1:00PM Zoom
This homeownership seminar from MSU Extension will provide you with valuable information about the home buying process.
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Dec 15
Michigan Farm to Institution Network Virtual Network Meeting
December 15, 2021 9:30AM – 11:00AM Zoom
What a year it has been! Take some time to reflect on your experience in local food this year and provide direction to the Michigan Farm to Institution Network’s course beyond 2021. Save the date for this virtual opportunity.