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2024 Michigan Family Farms Conference Brings Farmers Together

Published on April 16, 2024
Michigan Food and Farming Systems (MIFFS) convened over 300 farmers, producers, and representatives from food systems organizations at their 20th annual Michigan Family Farms Conference at Kalamazoo Valley Community College (KVCC).
2024 National Farm Stop Conference: Reimagining Retail for Local Farmers and Communities

Published on March 25, 2024
The 2024 National Farm Stop Conference discussed methods of increasing sales revenues for producers, creating successful farm stops, and building strong local and regional food systems.
Seven CANR faculty members among honorees at 2024 MSU faculty investiture

Published on March 22, 2024
Michigan State University formally recognized seven faculty members in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) at the 2024 MSU Investiture for Endowed Faculty.
Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center: Building a Sustainable Future for Food and Farm Businesses

Published on March 14, 2024
The Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center will provide localized support to farmers, producers, and other food business owners, with a focus on those from underserved communities.
2024 Michigan Good Food Fund Pitch Competition

Published on February 5, 2024
An opportunity for Michigan-based food and farm businesses to pitch their product and company to secure a financial award from the Michigan Good Food Fund.
MSU Extension launches Selling Food in Michigan Quick Reference Guide

Published on February 1, 2024
Introducing a new resource to provide information about specific products and business start-up procedures for food entrepreneurs.
Announcing Opportunities with the Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center

Published on January 30, 2024
To support the Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center, CRFS will hire 5 new positions in 2024. These positions will build capacity to connect available resources to farmers, producers, and other food business owners throughout the region.
Free “How to Start a Food Truck” online course now available in Spanish

Published on January 29, 2024
The MSU Product Center is pleased to support entrepreneurs interested in launching a mobile food business with a self-paced course in Spanish.
Working Towards Food Systems Narrative Change and Power for Action

Published on January 23, 2024
CRFS received funding from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to support shifting the narrative around food systems in the United States.
Farm business management course for farmers of color registration now open

Published on January 12, 2024
Learning series to support more farmers of color with education on the importance and process of keeping good financial records and understanding historical inequities in agriculture and financial systems.