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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Sep 18
MLFCN September Monthly Meeting 2025
September 18, 2025 10:00AM – 11:30AM
Join the Michigan Local Food Council Network for our monthly phone/video conference.
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Sep 25
Michigan Farm to ECE Network Meeting - September 2025
September 25, 2025 11:30AM – 1:00PM
Save the date for our next virtual Michigan Farm to ECE Network Meeting on September 25, from 11:30am-1 pm.
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Oct 2
Monthly Drop-in Organic Farming Q & A - October 2025
October 2, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM 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.
News
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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. -
Download free curricula for beginning farmers
Published on September 5, 2025
Teach practical farming skills through hands-on activities and participatory learning methods. -
Q&A with Michigan Farm to Family Program Manager, Cheyenne Liberti
Published on August 28, 2025
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development's new program, Farm to Family, offers grants, networking opportunities, and more to strengthen agri-food systems across Michigan.
Featured In the News
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Trump administration cuts impact NWI food organizations
Published on August 4, 2025 by Chicago Tribune
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Great Lakes farmers, food businesses lose access to millions amid USDA cuts
Published on August 1, 2025 by MLive Michigan
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USDA Regional Food Business Centers terminated
Published on July 24, 2025 by Brownfield
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