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, Seventh Edition
Published on April 8, 2022
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An Annotated Bibliography on Structural Racism Present in the U.S. Food System, Ninth Edition
Published on March 14, 2022
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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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Nominate a childcare provider or farmer for the Michigan Grow More Award
Published on August 8, 2022
The Michigan Grow More Award is intended to acknowledge early care and education providers and farmers and food producers doing extraordinary work in farm to ECE. Nominate a farm to ECE champion by Friday, September 9. -
Michigan Good Food Charter informs recommendations to the White House Conference on Nutrition
Published on August 2, 2022
See CRFS's recommendations for the national strategy to end hunger and reduce diet-related diseases and disparities. -
Michigan seafood processors are eligible for additional COVID-19 funds through MDARD
Published on July 19, 2022
Grant funding can be used to cover the activities associated with workplace safety measures, market pivots, retrofitting facilities, transportation, worker housing, and medical costs.
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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Aug 18
Michigan Local Food Council Network August Phone/Video Conference
August 18, 2022 10:00AM – 11:30AM Online
Join the Michigan Local Food Council Network (MLFCN) for our monthly phone/video conference.
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Aug 19
2022 Charter Launch Webinar
August 19, 2022 1:00PM – 2:15PM
Dive into the updated charter and learn more about ways to engage.
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Aug 20
Public Tour of the MSU Student Organic Farm - Saturday, August 20th
August 20, 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.