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Introducing the National Farm to School Procurement Community of Practice

Published on March 12, 2026
The National Farm to School Procurement Community of Practice will focus on statewide system-level strategies to strengthen local food purchasing in schools and early sites, especially those that do not require ongoing investment from the federal level.
Food Hubs Strengthen Local Economies and Impact Communities: Exploring the Results of the 2025 National Food Hub Survey

Published on March 9, 2026
Food hubs enable movement of locally grown food from US farms to schools and local consumers. Learn how food hubs are revolutionizing food systems across the country by building local economies and enhancing community resilience.
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.
Boost your farm or food business: Online grant writing course now available

Published on January 26, 2026
This free course is self-paced and available online to provide food and farm business owners with a better understanding of the grant writing process.
Beginning farmers have plenty to gain from MI Ag Ideas to Grow With

Published on January 21, 2026
Join hundreds of fellow farmers February 23 through March 5 during MI Ag Ideas to Growth With virtual conference.
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.
Indigenous farms and soil health testing

Published on December 8, 2025
Michigan State University Extension is working to collaborate with Indigenous farms on quantifying what is living below ground.
Q&A with the Michigan Food Hub Network Coordinators, Lewis Hughes and Jamie Rahrig

Published on November 26, 2025
Get to know the Michigan Food Hub Network! The Michigan Food Hub Network is a group of regional food distributors across the state of Michigan dedicated to supporting the growth and success of our state's local food economy.