Center for Regional Food Systems Michigan’s Emerging Farmers

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  SARE professional development and graduate student grants now open

  Published on March 3, 2026
  Professional development grants up to $120,000 for train-the-trainer projects and $20,000 graduate student grants both fund sustainable and regenerative agriculture in Michigan and the North Central U.S.

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  Emerging Farmer Learning Series: Diving into Business Operations, Legal, Financing and More

  Published on February 11, 2026
  All are welcome to join this free, 7-week webinar series exploring key business skills for Michigan growers with speakers from across the state. This series is facilitated by the Michigan Good Food Fund and CRFS.

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  SARE supports sustainable agriculture learning opportunities for Tribal communities

  Published on December 23, 2025
  Two programs are available through Tribal SARE. The $5,000 mini grant supports workshops, conferences and demonstration projects on Indigenous food sovereignty, and travel funds provide $500 for Tribal educators to attend sustainable agriculture events.