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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MSU Organic Farmer Training Program graduates grow their farm vision
Published on December 23, 2021
Nineteen talented beginning and aspiring farmers gain skills to grow food and community. -
Season's Greetings!
Published on December 14, 2021
Join us at MSU Center for Regional Food Systems in reflecting on 2021 in our year-end message. -
You are invited to take the 2021 National Food Hub Survey
Published on December 8, 2021
Food hubs and other organizations that aggregate and distribute regional food products are encouraged to participate in the 2021 survey.
Featured In the News
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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
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USDA Reboots Risk Management Education for Underserved Producers
Published on August 2, 2021 by United States Department of Agriculture
Events
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Mar 7
Organic Farmer Training Program Begins
March 7, 2022 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Organic Farmer Training Program is March 7-November 14. Join the 2022 cohort and take your farming aspirations to the next level.
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Jun 25
Public Tour of the MSU Student Organic Farm - Saturday, June 25th
June 25, 2022 1:00PM – 2:00PM Student Organic Farm, Horticultural Teaching and Research Center, 3291 College Rd, Holt, MI 48842
Join us for a public tour of the Student Organic Farm. In addition to a history of the farm, we'll cover principles and practices of organic farming, our markets, and insights into four-season hoop house vegetable production.
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Jul 24
Public Tour of the MSU Student Organic Farm - Sunday, July 24th
July 24, 2022 1:00PM – 2:00PM Student Organic Farm, Horticultural Teaching and Research Center
Join us for a public tour of the Student Organic Farm. In addition to a history of the farm, we'll cover principles and practices of organic farming, our markets, and insights into four-season hoop house vegetable production