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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 -
MDARD’s Good Food for Michigan awards grant to help Dearborn Public Schools serve more fresh, local food
Published on July 21, 2026
Dearborn Public Schools. Michigan's third-largest district, is the latest recipient of new agricultural initiative to bring Michigan-grown food to cafeterias -
Stepping Stones: Accelerator spaces create economic growth opportunities for packaged food makers
Published on July 16, 2026
Get to know Julius Buzzard, Executive Director of Growing Hope. Learn how Julius and his team are creating an opportunity for food manufacturing in Ypsilanti. -
Agrivoltaic opportunities: Grazing livestock in solar energy systems
Published on July 6, 2026
Increasing community support for agrivoltaics, the practice of farming in and around solar projects, provides an opportunity for solar developers and the Michigan sheep industry to collaboratively meet the market demand for a steady supply of quality lamb. -
Michigan Organizations Receive Funding to Strengthen Local School Food System through Innovation Hub
Published on June 29, 2026
Five Michigan organizations will receive grant awards up to $200,000 per year from the Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Hub to expand access to local, healthy, and delicious food in schools. -
Exploring the Roots: The Origins of the Michigan Farm to School and Early Care Network
Published on June 29, 2026
Launched in 2026, the Michigan Farm to School and Early Care Network brings together years of work to support programs and people that buy local food, grow gardens, and teach children about food and farming. Dig into the history of this network! -
The Michigan Farm to School and Early Care Network: From Classroom to Cafeteria to Community
Published on June 27, 2026
The Michigan Farm to School and Early Care Network officially launched on June 25, 2026. This network works to expand access to local food and nutrition education, support healthier children, and strengthen family farms and communities across the state. -
Q&A with Michigan’s Emerging Farmers Partnership Specialist, Bekah Galang
Published on June 25, 2026
Get to know Bekah Galang, Partnership Specialist of Michigan's Emerging Farmers! Learn more details about the project, check out upcoming opportunities, and explore new resources! -
Field days, workshops and webinars for farmers transitioning to organic
Published on June 23, 2026
Sign up now to learn from organic farmers. -
Free resource available to help aspiring entrepreneurs launch a food truck business
Published on June 5, 2026
This fillable workbook was authored by the MSU Product Center and the MSU Center for Regional Food Systems and is available for free.
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