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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Jul 6
Organic Mushroom Production workshop at Agape Farms - Michigan TOPP event
July 6, 2026 – July 20, 2026 Dansville, Michigan
Join us for an immersive workshop on organic mushroom production at Agape Organic Farms. This hands-on course is designed for people interested in understanding the entire process of mushroom cultivation, from substrate preparation to fruiting.
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Jul 7
Serie Empresarial para Emprendedores de Alimentos: Cómo Crear Múltiples Fuentes de Ingreso para su Negocio de Comida
July 7, 2026 5:00PM – 6:30PM Battle Creek Food Reimagined, 50 Jackson St. W., Battle Creek
Descubra nuevas oportunidades de crecimiento. Aprenda cómo generar ingresos a través de catering, food trucks, ventas al por mayor, eventos, clases de cocina y más.
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Jul 7
Food Entrepreneur Business Workshops in Spanish: Creating multiple revenue streams for your business
July 7, 2026 5:00PM – 6:30PM Battle Creek Food Reimagined, 50 Jackson St. W. in Battle Creek
Discover new opportunities for growth. Learn how to generate revenue through catering, food trucks, wholesale sales, events, cooking classes and other income streams.
News
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Michigan Organizations Receive Funding to Strengthen Local School Food System through Innovation Hub
Published on June 29, 2026
Five Michigan organizations will receive grant awards up to $200,000 per year from the Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Hub to expand access to local, healthy, and delicious food in schools. -
Exploring the Roots: The Origins of the Michigan Farm to School and Early Care Network
Published on June 29, 2026
Launched in 2026, the Michigan Farm to School and Early Care Network brings together years of work to support programs and people that buy local food, grow gardens, and teach children about food and farming. Dig into the history of this network! -
The Michigan Farm to School and Early Care Network: From Classroom to Cafeteria to Community
Published on June 27, 2026
The Michigan Farm to School and Early Care Network officially launched on June 25, 2026. This network works to expand access to local food and nutrition education, support healthier children, and strengthen family farms and communities across the state.
Featured In the News
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10 Cents a Meal program return could benefit Michigan farmers, students
Published on June 15, 2026
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Flint, UP food hubs selected to pilot Good Food for Michigan Project collaboration
Published on May 21, 2026
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UP agency among first awarded new state grant bringing locally grown food to seniors
Published on May 14, 2026