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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.
Videos of Michigan SARE grantees highlight sustainable farm innovation

Published on October 24, 2024
Michigan hosts the North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education administrative council and coordinators from 12 states for farm tours and video with grantees.
Meet the 2024 Michigan Grow More Award Recipients

Published on October 22, 2024
We are pleased to announce five early care and education sites as recipients of the annual Grow More Award.
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.
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.
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.
Recent farm to ECE procurement pilot shared at National Research Conference on Early Childhood in Washington, D.C.

Published on July 2, 2024
Researchers from the Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems aimed to assess the impact of participation on provider practices, with the goal of informing and supporting statewide farm to ECE efforts.
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.
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.
Meet the 2023 Grow More Awards Recipients

Published on November 27, 2023
Early Care and Education providers, farmers and food producers are nominated for the Grow More Awards by their peers to acknowledge their dedication to farm to ECE efforts.
Michigan Farm to ECE Network 2023 Grow More Award Nomination

Published on August 7, 2023
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.
Farm to ECE: Sowing the Seeds for Healthy Futures in Michigan

Published on August 4, 2023
Through Farm to Early Care and Education Implementation Grant (FIG) funding focused on equity, the Michigan Farm to ECE Network impacted 8515 children, 396 ECEs, and 818 ECE providers.
New video series shares tips for farmers selling to local restaurants, retailers and institutions

Published on January 24, 2023
Hear insights from 14 farmers, food entrepreneurs and marketing experts.
Call for nominations for the MFIN advisory committee

Published on January 23, 2023
For the 2023 calendar year, MFIN seeks nominations for Michigan-based advisory committee members to represent institutional food programs and local and regional supply chains.
Third Year of Farm to Early Care and Education Implementation Grant Funding continues expansion of Michigan Farm to ECE efforts

Published on November 30, 2022
An additional $63,000 grant will support Michigan Farm to Early Care and Education efforts.
Join the Michigan CSA Network Listserv

Published on November 17, 2022
Listserv will connect network of CSA farmers and support organizations.
MSU Extension seeking childcare providers to participate in innovative CSA, nutrition program

Published on November 3, 2022
By connecting caregivers to community farmers, Growing Healthy Eaters will increase access to local produce, educate providers about nutrition and teach children about gardening and agriculture.
Meet the 2022 Michigan Grow More Award Recipients

Published on October 19, 2022
We are pleased to announce the recipients of the Michigan Grow More Award.
Nominate a childcare provider or farmer for the Michigan Grow More Award

Published on August 8, 2022
The Michigan Grow More Award is intended to acknowledge early care and education providers and farmers and food producers doing extraordinary work in farm to ECE. Nominate a farm to ECE champion by Friday, September 9.
Making local food the norm for schools, early care and education sites, and other institutions

Published on April 27, 2022
A glimpse at some of the ways MSU Center for Regional Food Systems is connecting farmers, schools, ECE sites, and other institutions.