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Increased Local Food Sales to Schools and the Value of Grant Investment: Findings from the 2025 National Food Hub Survey

Published on October 21, 2025
Showcasing experiences from the 2024 calendar year, the initial findings from the 2025 National Food Hub Survey highlight increased sales to schools, as well as a high dependence on grant funding.
The Impact of 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan’s Kids and Farms

Published on October 21, 2025
The unfunding of 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan's Kids and Farms is a blow to Michigan’s food system that reduces the financial ability of grantees to serve local produce to children, and will shrink a significant market opportunity for farmers.
Now Open for Applications! Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Hub Spark and Innovation Collaboration Awards

Published on October 17, 2025
The Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Hub supports people working to improve school meals across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Two grant opportunities are available for up to $200,000 per year. Apply by January 23, 2026.
Download free curricula for beginning farmers

Published on September 5, 2025
Teach practical farming skills through hands-on activities and participatory learning methods.
Q&A with Michigan Farm to Family Program Manager, Cheyenne Liberti

Published on August 28, 2025
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development's new program, Farm to Family, offers grants, networking opportunities, and more to strengthen agri-food systems across Michigan.
USDA closes Regional Food Business Center Program, halting funding and support for Great Lakes Midwest Farmers

Published on July 31, 2025
The Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center formed to offer coordination, technical assistance, and capacity building opportunities for farmers, producers, and other food business owners in support of a more resilient and competitive food system.
Plant, Grow, Share: Registration open for a free Farm to ECE Workshop Series

Published on July 22, 2025
Early care and education (ECE) providers are encouraged to register for this free, virtual workshop series held by the Michigan Farm to ECE Network on August 11-14.
Sourcing Michigan-grown ingredients for your business

Published on June 27, 2025
Increase sales through these practical tips.
Taking the Stage at the Michigan Good Food Fund Pitch Competition

Published on June 13, 2025
Each year, the Michigan Good Food Fund Competition invites Michigan packaged food business owners to pitch their business in front of a panel of judges for the opportunity to receive cash awards up to $5000.
Congratulations to Michigan’s SARE grant recipients

Published on May 1, 2025
Learn more about the 10 new Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) projects funded for 2025.