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Events
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Aug 24
Applications for the 2026 Organic Farmer Training Program are now open!
August 24, 2025 – February 22, 2026 Scholarship application deadline is November 15. Applications for Detroit encouraged by November 15. Applications accepted until the cohort is full.
New farmers in can now apply for the 2026 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program in Detroit, East Lansing and our new site in Grand Rapids. More info at https://www.canr.msu.edu/organic_farmer_training_program/about/apply-now
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Sep 4
Monthly Drop-in Organic Farming Q & A - September 2025
September 4, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Noon to 1pm ET https://msu.zoom.us/j/94407160761 Passcode: TOPP
Join Michigan's TOPP Technicians Alex, Kim and Sam for monthly drop-in office hours to chat all things organic farming.
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Sep 10
Tribal Food Producer Information Session — September
September 10, 2025 12:30PM – 1:30PM EST | 11:30AM - 12:30PM CST
This Tribal Food Producer Information Session will provide updates on resources to support growing businesses in the Midwest.
News
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Q&A with Michigan Farm to Family Program Manager, Cheyenne Liberti
Published on August 28, 2025
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development's new program, Farm to Family, offers grants, networking opportunities, and more to strengthen agri-food systems across Michigan. -
New free resource helps aspiring entrepreneurs launch a food truck business
Published on August 21, 2025
This new, fillable workbook was authored by the MSU Product Center and the MSU Center for Regional Food Systems and is available for free. -
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.
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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