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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. -
A Q & A with MIFarmLink Director, Jill Dohner
Published on October 15, 2026
Farm land succession is an important topic in today's agriculture. MIFarmLink is a statewide program that bridges the gap between farmers seeking land with farmland owners. Learn more about their work through this Q&A with MiFarmLink director, Jill Dohner. -
Q&A on the 2026 Michigan Apple Crunch with MSU Extension Educator, Kelly McClelland Horton
Published on October 8, 2026
The Michigan Apple Crunch is hosted by Michigan State University (MSU) Extension and the Michigan Farm to Institution Network to promote National Farm to School Month and celebrate Michigan-grown apples. Learn more and register your crunch! -
Identifying Solutions and National Themes: Regional Farm to Institution Networks Network!
Published on October 8, 2026
Farm to institution networks create a space for groups of different types of organizations to gather, brainstorm, and align towards solutions. In 2026, members of these networks from across the country connected to brainstorm solutions. -
Four NCR-SARE grant opportunities to fund farmers, educators and researchers are open for applications
Published on October 5, 2026
Apply by December 3 for Farmer Rancher, Youth Educator, Partnership and Research and Education grants. -
Good Work Takes Time: The Living Impact of MSU Center for Regional Food Systems
Published on September 14, 2026
CRFS continues to evolve to achieve our vision of just, regenerative, and sovereign food systems. Look back at some of our continued efforts that aim to transform regional food systems to support generations to come! -
A Q&A with Author Nessa Richman: Food Policy Councils: Building Civic Engagement and Community Well-Being
Published on September 11, 2026
Get to know author Nessa Richman prior to her upcoming book talk on September 25, 2026 at Michigan State University! -
New to Agriculture? We’ve got a guide for you!
Published on September 10, 2026
The Beginning Farmer Resource and Decision-Making Guide is now available from Michigan State University Extension and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.