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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Mar 21
Peer to Peer Learning Resources for New and Beginning Farmers
March 21, 2026 10:00AM – 1:00PM Kalamazoo Valley Community College Food Innovation Center, 224 E Crosstown Pkwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Support new farmers and cultivate collaboration and resilience in your local farming community.
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Mar 23
CWF Organic Expo
March 23, 2026 – March 24, 2026 DoubleTree by Hilton One Wenonah Park Place Bay City, MI 48708
The CWF Organic Expo in Bay City showcases organic farming March 23–24. During Monday’s organic transition session, TOPP Mentor Sarah Longstreth will share insights on TOPP and offer practical tips for transitioning to organic.
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Mar 24
MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar
March 24, 2026 7:00PM – 8:30PM Online
This virtual seminar is designed to help prospective clients determine whether the MSU Product Center is the right fit for their business needs. Potential clients must attend one of these seminars to register as a client.
News
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Field days, workshops and webinars for farmers transitioning to organic
Published on March 16, 2026
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Introducing the National Farm to School Procurement Community of Practice
Published on March 12, 2026
The National Farm to School Procurement Community of Practice will focus on statewide system-level strategies to strengthen local food purchasing in schools and early sites, especially those that do not require ongoing investment from the federal level. -
Food Hubs Strengthen Local Economies and Impact Communities: Exploring the Results of the 2025 National Food Hub Survey
Published on March 9, 2026
Food hubs enable movement of locally grown food from US farms to schools and local consumers. Learn how food hubs are revolutionizing food systems across the country by building local economies and enhancing community resilience.
Featured In the News
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Schools, farmers say restoring Michigan’s 10 Cents a Meal Program would boost economy and student nutrition
Published on March 18, 2026
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New Michigan program helps farms continue by connecting buyers with sellers
Published on February 3, 2026
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Michigan farmers to lose $167M in exports this year as tariffs raise costs
Published on December 10, 2025
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