Michigan's Emerging Farmers

Explore, access, and get connected to available resources and support for Michigan agriculture producers and farming communities.

Welcome farmers!

Through this website, we help Michigan growers, producers, and farming communities navigate and access available resources at the local, state, and federal level. With a network of experienced educators from Michigan Food and Farming Systems (MIFFS, Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems (CRFS), and Michigan State University Extension, our team is prepared to connect farmers of all experiences to the support needed to grow.

Our Goal:

More Michigan farmers and producers will be able to utilize business technical assistance to:

connect with USDA resources and market prospects,
address business finances including potential grant opportunities
navigate risk assessment strategies, production and food safety education, and
explore land use tools along with legal and tax issue support.

This project is funded by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, in a cooperative agreement with members of the Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems, Michigan State University Extension, and Michigan Food and Farming Systems (MIFFS).

News

Scholarships available to attend the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market Expo

Published on October 24, 2025
Join fellow food producers at the 2025 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market Expo. Scholarship applications are now being accepted for first time attendees.
Protecting animal health by strengthening farm biosecurity

Published on September 26, 2025
Healthy farms mean healthy communities. MSU Extension’s new resources and training make it easier for you to take simple steps that protect animals and keep Michigan agriculture strong.
Indigenous farmers needed for soil health testing

Published on September 11, 2025
Michigan State University Extension is working to collaborate with Indigenous farms on quantifying what is living below ground.
National Institute of Food and Agriculture awards MSU Center for Regional Food Systems $3.45 million to Expand Culturally Relevant Support for Farm and Food Business owners

Published on March 30, 2023
Over the next five years, MSU CRFS will work with MSU Extension, Michigan Food and Farming Systems (MIFFS), and the Julian Samora Institute to develop resources for inclusive farm business engagement.

Acknowledgement

This work is supported by the American Rescue Plan Technical Assistance Initiative program, project award no. 2023-70417-39233, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.