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 11
Value Chain Coordination: Other Sales Avenues - Emerging Farmer Learning Series
March 11, 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 12
MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar
March 12, 2026 10:00AM – 11:30AM Online
This virtual seminar is designed to help prospective clients determine whether the MSU Product Center is the right fit for their business needs. Potential clients must attend one of these seminars to register as a client.
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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
News
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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. -
Boost your farm or food business: Online grant writing course now available
Published on January 26, 2026
This free course is self-paced and available online to provide food and farm business owners with a better understanding of the grant writing process. -
Beginning farmers have plenty to gain from MI Ag Ideas to Grow With
Published on January 21, 2026
Join hundreds of fellow farmers February 23 through March 5 during MI Ag Ideas to Growth With virtual conference.
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
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