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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Jun 30
Food Systems Plans National Community of Practice (NCoP) Learning Session - Methodology of a Rural Colorado Food System Plan
June 30, 2026 3:00PM – 4:45PM
This Learning Session will explore how a nonprofit in a frontier region moved from community input and assessment findings into a regional Food and Agriculture Action Plan.
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Jun 30
Serie Empresarial para Emprendedores de Alimentos: Identidad, Marca y Mercadeo de Productos de Comida
June 30, 2026 5:00PM – 6:30PM Battle Creek Food Reimagined, 50 Jackson St. W., Battle Creek
Haga que su negocio destaque. Aprenda a construir una marca memorable, identificar a su cliente ideal y promocionar sus productos de manera efectiva.
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Jun 30
Food Entrepreneur Business Workshops in Spanish: Branding and marketing food products
June 30, 2026 5:00PM – 6:30PM Battle Creek Food Reimagined, 50 Jackson St. W. in Battle Creek
Make your business stand out by learning how to build a memorable brand, identify your ideal customer and effectively market your products.
News
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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! -
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. -
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