News

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.
Category 4 sites under the Right to Farm Act Site Selection GAAMP

Published on April 25, 2025
Site Selection GAAMP provides local authority to permit livestock keeping in primarily residential areas
Nurturing Roots of Justice: New resources for K-12 food systems education in Michigan 

Published on April 23, 2025
Michigan educators can now access the Nurturing Roots of Justice food systems education resource hub and MI Food Stories Facilitator Guide.  
Free trainings for educators working with beginning farmers offered this spring and summer

Published on April 23, 2025
Join us for an engaging, hands-on train-the-trainer workshop designed for educators working with beginning farmers!
Devastating ice storm impacts northern Michigan maple syrup industry

Published on April 18, 2025
Maple syrup producers in northern Michigan pick up the pieces after “once in a hundred years” ice storm.
Calling all Michigan CSA farmers: We want to hear from you!

Published on March 24, 2025
If you sell food through a subscription model, we hope you'll consider taking the Michigan CSA Survey.
Where to find sustainable farm jobs in Michigan

Published on March 13, 2025
A map, a job posting form, a webpage and a listserv connect farm employers and farmworkers.
Tips for bringing baby chicks home

Published on March 4, 2025
Bringing home new chicks can be exciting—here are some tips to make sure your chicks get off to the best start!
Making It In Michigan Conference and Trade Show returns to Lansing in May 2025

Published on February 13, 2025
Join the MSU Product Center for Michigan’s specialty food manufacturers premier event on May 7, 2025.
Farmer shares experience growing vegetables under and between solar arrays

Published on February 11, 2025
Dual-use solar is one tool that can be utilized to keep farms sustainable.