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 16
Benton Harbor Farmer & Food Business Listening Session
March 16, 2026 9:30AM – 1:00PM Southwest Michigan Planning Commission, 376 W. Main Street, Suite 130, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Join us for this interactive event designed to collect feedback that will shape future MDARD funding opportunities and provide direct input into an active study on new opportunities at the Benton Harbor Fruit Market
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Mar 18
Customer Insights and Marketing - Emerging Farmer Learning Series
March 18, 2026 12:00PM – 1:30PM
All are welcome to join this free, 7-week webinar series exploring key business skills for Michigan growers with speakers from across the state. This series is facilitated by the Michigan Good Food Fund and CRFS.
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Mar 19
MLFCN Monthly Meeting – March 2026
March 19, 2026 10:00AM – 11:30AM
Join the Michigan Local Food Council Network for our monthly phone/video conference.
News
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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. -
Emerging Farmer Learning Series: Diving into Business Operations, Legal, Financing and More
Published on February 11, 2026
All are welcome to join this free, 7-week webinar series exploring key business skills for Michigan growers with speakers from across the state. This series is facilitated by the Michigan Good Food Fund and CRFS.
Featured In the News
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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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Michigan cuts 10 Cents a Meal Program after a decade of success supporting schools and local farmers
Published on October 23, 2025