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Good Work Takes Time: The Living Impact of MSU Center for Regional Food Systems

Published on September 14, 2026
CRFS continues to evolve to achieve our vision of just, regenerative, and sovereign food systems. Look back at some of our continued efforts that aim to transform regional food systems to support generations to come!
A Q&A with Author Nessa Richman: Food Policy Councils: Building Civic Engagement and Community Well-Being

Published on September 11, 2026
Get to know author Nessa Richman prior to her upcoming book talk on September 25, 2026 at Michigan State University!
New to Agriculture? We’ve got a guide for you!

Published on September 10, 2026
The Beginning Farmer Resource and Decision-Making Guide is now available from Michigan State University Extension and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Selling to Local Food Markets: A Webinar Series for Farmers

Published on September 9, 2026
Farmers and food systems partners are invited to join this webinar series exploring sales market opportunities for farmers. The series is hosted by the Michigan's Emerging Farmers project, facilitated by CRFS, MSU Extension, and Midwest partners.
Announcing the Michigan First-Generation Farm Mentorship Program

Published on August 21, 2026
Learn from experienced farm mentors through this new opportunity.
MDARD’s Good Food for Michigan initiative to increase local food served to patients at Corewell Health

Published on August 18, 2026
The Good Food for Michigan project selects Corewell Health as athe latest recipient of innovative ag effort to bring fresh Michigan-grown food to local institutions, schools.
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.
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.