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Michigan child nutrition programs farm to school efforts recognized by Vilsack and Stabenow in recent events

Published on May 28, 2024
Michigan farm to school programs were highlighted at recent events with USDA Secretary Vilsack, Senator Stabenow, and other policymakers.
Family Farms Conference workshop recordings highlight sustainable agriculture

Published on May 17, 2024
Videos include farmer SARE grant projects, farmer wellness, farm to school, agritourism, small-scale livestock and more.
Modeling Food Sovereignty in Michigan’s Local Food Councils

Published on May 6, 2024
The Michigan Local Food Council Network, a part of the MSU Center for Regional Food Systems (CRFS), will work to identify and support community-defined and led food sovereignty efforts among historically underserved communities in Michigan.
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.