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Empowering Michigan's Food Advocates: MLFCN's Legislative Education Day
Published on November 10, 2023
Local food council members convened at the state capitol for advocacy training and to meet with lawmakers at event coordinated by the Michigan Local Food Council Network -
Deadline extended: Seeking Director of Farm to Institution Programs
Published on October 25, 2023
We're hiring for an outreach specialist position that will provide overall direction and coordinate outreach, education, research, and evaluation activities for existing and future farm to institution efforts at MSU Center for Regional Food Systems. -
Three food businesses win $20K at Start Garden Demo Day
Published on October 5, 2023
The annual event held in Grand Rapids, Michigan took place on September 20, 2023. -
Feedback Requested: Improving the Annotated Bibliography on Structural Racism in the U.S. Food System
Published on September 26, 2023
We are proud to share the 10th edition of An Annotated Bibliography on Structural Racism in the U.S. Food System with over 650 listed citations. We want your feedback to learn how we can improve this resource! -
New $2.2 billion USDA financial assistance program launched for farmers who have faced discrimination
Published on August 30, 2023
Applications for the program are now open. -
Michigan Farm to ECE Network 2023 Grow More Award Nomination
Published on August 7, 2023
It's time to nominate champions in farm to early care and education for the Michigan Grow More Award! The Grow More Award is intended to acknowledge early care and education providers and farmers and food producers doing extraordinary work in farm to ECE. -
Farm to ECE: Sowing the Seeds for Healthy Futures in Michigan
Published on August 4, 2023
Through Farm to Early Care and Education Implementation Grant (FIG) funding focused on equity, the Michigan Farm to ECE Network impacted 8515 children, 396 ECEs, and 818 ECE providers. -
Community partnership results in “Shared Abundance”
Published on July 13, 2023
Northwest Lower Michigan has developed into a thriving food system—the book “Shared Abundance” details the community partnerships that made it happen. -
First-ever Mi Fresh Fish Expo makes a splash on Michigan’s Capitol lawn
Published on June 30, 2023
More than 500 Michiganders spent day celebrating, learning about state’s aquaculture and commercial fishing industries. -
USDA Selects MSU Center for Regional Food Systems to Create Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center
Published on May 10, 2023
CRFS will receive $20 million to launch this Regional Food Center with key partners in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. This includes the Menominee Indian Tribe Department of Agriculture and Food Systems who will provide tribal coordination.