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The Michigan Apple Crunch returns this October

Published on September 1, 2023
Celebrate Michigan apples and National Farm to School Month by participating in the annual Michigan Apple Crunch.
Feedback Requested: Improving the Annotated Bibliography on Structural Racism in the U.S. Food System

Published on August 31, 2023
We are proud to share the 10th edition of An Annotated Bibliography on Structural Racism in the U.S. Food System with over 650 listed citations. We want your feedback to learn how we can improve this resource!
New $2.2 billion USDA financial assistance program launched for farmers who have faced discrimination

Published on August 30, 2023
Applications for the program are now open.
Michigan Farm to ECE Network 2023 Grow More Award Nomination

Published on August 7, 2023
It's time to nominate champions in farm to early care and education for the Michigan Grow More Award! The Grow More Award is intended to acknowledge early care and education providers and farmers and food producers doing extraordinary work in farm to ECE.
Farm to ECE: Sowing the Seeds for Healthy Futures in Michigan

Published on August 4, 2023
Through Farm to Early Care and Education Implementation Grant (FIG) funding focused on equity, the Michigan Farm to ECE Network impacted 8515 children, 396 ECEs, and 818 ECE providers.
Community partnership results in “Shared Abundance”

Published on July 13, 2023
Northwest Lower Michigan has developed into a thriving food system—the book “Shared Abundance” details the community partnerships that made it happen.
First-ever Mi Fresh Fish Expo makes a splash on Michigan’s Capitol lawn

Published on June 30, 2023
More than 500 Michiganders spent day celebrating, learning about state’s aquaculture and commercial fishing industries.
USDA Selects MSU Center for Regional Food Systems to Create Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center

Published on May 10, 2023
CRFS will receive $20 million to launch this Regional Food Center with key partners in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. This includes the Menominee Indian Tribe Department of Agriculture and Food Systems who will provide tribal coordination.
CANR provides rankings on department, unit initiatives around DEI

Published on May 3, 2023
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will honor the 2023 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Badge Awards recipients at the CANR Faculty and Staff Reception on May 11.
Making It In Michigan Conference and Trade Show returned to in-person format for 2023

Published on April 21, 2023
MSU Product Center hosted the 14th annual conference on April 20, 2023, at the Lansing Center.