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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Oct 27
Applications for the 2027 Organic Farmer Training Program are now open!
October 27, 2026 – February 22, 2027 Scholarship application deadline is November 15. Applications for Detroit, GR and Flint encouraged by November 15. Applications accepted until the cohort is full.
New farmers in can now apply for the 2027 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program in Detroit, East Lansing, Grand Rapids and our new site in Flint. More info at https://www.canr.msu.edu/organic_farmer_training_program/about/apply-now
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Nov 15
Scholarship Deadline for the 2027 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program
November 15, 2026 9:30AM – 11:59PM
Apply by November 15 for 2 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program scholarships: 1. Detroit Farmer Scholarship for people in Detroit/Hamtramck/Highland Park; 2. Grand Rapids Farmer Scholarship; 3. Flint Farmer Scholarship
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Nov 16
Cultivating Urban Habitat for Pollinators Workshop
November 16, 2026 – November 17, 2026
Join us for an engaging workshop on urban agriculture that explores the vital role of pollinators in productive growing spaces and highlights best practices.
News
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Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Hub Launches Spark Award Grant Opportunity to Reimagine School Meals
Published on November 13, 2026
Application opened on October 30; interested Michigan grant applicants can apply by January 22, 2027 -
Tribal communities are using SARE grants to advance sustainable agriculture, food sovereignty and education
Published on November 4, 2026
Apply by December 3 for Farmer Rancher, Youth Educator, Partnership and Research and Education grants. -
Awards available to support Michigan farmer attendance at the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable, and Farm Market Expo (GLEXPO)
Published on October 29, 2026
Join fellow producers at GLEXPO 2026! Applications are now open for awards to support attendance through Michigan’s Emerging Farmers.
Featured In the News
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Lake Michigan Hub launches final $100,000 grant round for farm-to-school projects
Published on November 4, 2026
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New Good Food guides to help strengthen MI ag community
Published on October 16, 2026
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Michigan agriculture, education officials join Dearborn Public Schools leaders to highlight local food purchasing
Published on October 2, 2026
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