Our vision is a thriving economy, equity and sustainability for Michigan, the country and the planet through food systems rooted in local regions and centered on food that is healthy, green, fair and affordable.

Per the USDA announcement on July 15, 2025, the Regional Food Business Centers program was terminated, prior to its original end date of July 2028. Because of this, the Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center halted operations on September 15, 2025 and was unable to responsibly launch the Business Builder Subaward and assistance programs. Please see our related press release.

Events

Jan 21

MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar

January 21, 2026 7:00PM – 8:30PM Online

This virtual seminar is designed to help prospective clients determine whether the MSU Product Center is the right fit for their business needs. Potential clients must attend one of these seminars to register as a client.
Feb 9

MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar

February 9, 2026 10:00AM – 11:30AM Online

This virtual seminar is designed to help prospective clients determine whether the MSU Product Center is the right fit for their business needs. Potential clients must attend one of these seminars to register as a client.
Feb 11

Monthly Drop-in Organic Farming Q & A - February 2026

February 11, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Noon to 1pm ET https://msu.zoom.us/j/94407160761 Passcode: TOPP

Join Michigan's TOPP Technicians Alex, Kim and Sam for monthly drop-in office hours to chat all things organic farming.

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News

Exploring the Impacts of Tariffs on Michigan Food Supply Chains

Published on January 8, 2026
Lindsey Scalera, Director of Policy and Leadership Education and Assistant Director of Policy at CRFS, presented on the impact of tariffs on food systems to the Michigan Senate Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee.
MSU researcher examines impact of management practices on Michigan farms

Published on December 19, 2025
Partnering with farmers across Michigan, Dr. Christine Sprunger is examining how soil health and biodiversity can be improved through land management
Building Connections with Emerging Farmers at GLEXPO 2025

Published on December 18, 2025
Through attending GLEXPO, farmers developed new relationships and connected with resources from across the region.