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.
Events
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Aug 5
Roots, Flowers, and Fresh Ideas: a Michigan Small Farm Tour Series
August 5, 2026 – September 10, 2026 Multiple
Some of the best lessons in agriculture are learned on the farm. This summer, MSU Extension invites you to visit six unique Michigan farms through a series of on-farm learning experiences
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Aug 27
Heartwood Forest Farm Tour
August 27, 2026 11:00AM – 1:00PM 1805 E Kasson Rd, Cedar, MI 49621
Visit Heartwood Forest Farm in Cedar, Michigan, a thriving farm business centered around culinary and medicinal herbs to gain insight into the opportunities and challenges of building a farm around a distinctive niche.
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Aug 27
SARE Farm Educator Lunch & Learn webinars: Generational Transition with Corey Clark
August 27, 2026 12:05PM – 12:50PM Online
Join the SARE Farm Educator Lunch & Learn webinars to learn more about sustainable agriculture. This month Corey Clark will share insights on Generational Transition.
News
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Announcing the Michigan First-Generation Farm Mentorship Program
Published on August 21, 2026
Learn from experienced farm mentors through this new opportunity. -
Rolling the Dice: Exploring Advocacy Campaigns through Policy Quest
Published on August 12, 2026
Policy Quest brought together food policy council members to play out advocacy actions in an interactive activity. This event was presented by the Equitable Community Food Assessment Cohort, hosted through the Michigan Local Food Council Network. -
MDARD highlights local growers at Farmers Market at the Capitol, unveils Good Food for Michigan Pledge
Published on July 28, 2026
MDARD director, food and farm advocates join institutions working to bring more local food to schools, hospitals through new Good Food for Michigan initiative. This project is a partnership between MDARD, the Center for Good Food Purchasing and CRFS.
Featured In the News
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Michigan Emerging Farmers Support Conference Access for Beginning Growers
Published on August 18, 2026
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Michigan Good Food Pledge builds local food purchasing networks
Published on July 31, 2026
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MDARD launches initiative to expand Michigan-grown food in schools, hospitals
Published on July 29, 2026
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