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Make your farm dreams a reality with the MSU Organic Farmer Training Program

Published on September 19, 2024
Join this learning community of urban farmers, homesteaders, farmworkers, educational gardeners and food system changemakers on Mondays from February to November.
Apply now for SARE Farmer Rancher and Youth Educator Grants

Published on September 17, 2024
USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education funds farmer-led innovations and connecting youth with the land.
MSU CRFS Seeks a Clerical Aide

Published on September 16, 2024
We're hiring! The Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems (CRFS) is seeking a part-time hourly Clerical Aide. This person will support logistics and program coordination of the Center.
Grants for farm research and outreach as well as building partnerships

Published on September 10, 2024
SARE grants available to foster cooperation between agriculture professionals and small groups of farmers and ranchers.
MSU CRFS Seeks a Professional Aide

Published on September 4, 2024
We're hiring! The Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems (CRFS) is seeking a part-time hourly Professional Aide. This person will collaborate with the comms team to provide design, written, and social media support.
MSU Extension DEMaND Series wins national award

Published on August 22, 2024
The DEMaND program was named National Winner of Search for Excellence by the National Association of County Agricultural Agents.
UP Food Distribution Symposium aims to brainstorm solutions to improve regional food access and food business viability

Published on August 20, 2024
All are welcome to attend a day-long solutions workshop to address food distribution in the Upper Peninsula hosted by the Michigan State University (MSU) Center for Regional Food Systems, MSU Product Center, and partners.
Mi Fresh Fish Sail & Fry celebrates western UP fisheries

Published on August 12, 2024
From an Inland Seas tall ship educational workshop on Lake Superior, to fresh fish fried on land for tasting, Houghton visitors and residents learned about Michigan's fisheries industries.
Grants for farmers – Part 1: Grant listings

Published on August 1, 2024
Listings of grants available to farmers from the USDA, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and others.
Michigan Farm to ECE Network 2024 Grow More Award Nomination

Published on July 23, 2024
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.