Center for Regional Food Systems Michigan’s Emerging Farmers

Farm Aid Hotline

Farm Aid’s goal is to connect you with helpful services, resources and opportunities specific to your individual needs. This resource is available in English and Spanish.

farmaid.org/our-work/resources-for-farmers/

Michigan On-Farm Produce Safety Technicians

Michigan On-Farm Produce Safety resources and technicians are a free, voluntary, confidential and non-regulatory resource for fresh produce farmers.

miofps.org/technical-assistance

Michigan Organic Food and Farm Alliance (MOFFA)

MOFFA promotes organic agriculture, provides intensive trainings, and maintains organic farm resources.

moffa.net/

Michigan State University Extension (MSUE)

MSU Extension brings trusted, research-backed knowledge to where it’s needed most: your home, your farm, your business, or your neighborhood.

canr.msu.edu/outreach/

Michigan State University Organic Farmer Training Program (OFTP)

The Organic Farmer Training Program trains farmers through in-depth discussions, hands-on learning, and farm visits to make your farm dreams a reality. 

canr.msu.edu/organic_farmer_training_program/about/

Michigan State University Detroit Partnership for Food, Learning, and Innovation (DPFLI)

The DPFLI serves as Michigan State University's first urban agriculture center, dedicated to research and programming to improve the quality of life for Detroit residents and farmers.

canr.msu.edu/detroitpartnership/

Michigan Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP)

The Michigan Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) is a network that supports transitioning and organic farmers with mentorship, learning opportunities and resources.

canr.msu.edu/organictransition/

U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Conservation Technical Assistance

Conservation Technical Assistance provides farmers, ranchers and forestland owners with the knowledge and tools they need to conserve, maintain and restore the natural resources on their lands and improve the health of their operations for the future.

nrcs.usda.gov/getting-assistance/conservation-technical-assistance

ATTRA

Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas (ATTRA) at the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) 

The National Center for Appropriate Technology’s ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program supports farmers, ranchers, agriculture educators, and land managers at every stage of their agricultural journey.

attra.ncat.org/

ATTRA NCAT Espanol

Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas (ATTRA) at the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) 

ATTRA es una fuente fiable de información sobre agricultura sostenible y mantiene una base de conocimientos de recursos multimedia prácticos para los agricultores, ganaderos, y educadores.

attra.ncat.org/es/

Cornell Small Farms Program Espanol

Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Apoyamos a los productores en todas las fases del desarrollo de pequeñas empresas agrícolas.

smallfarms.cornell.edu/?lang=es

Best Practices for the Sustainable Urban Farm

U.S. Department of Agriculture Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education

This guide showcases how urban farms typically succeed through diversified income streams and  collaborations with other farms and local businesses.

sare.org/resources/best-practices-for-the-sustainable-urban-farm/

Developing and Educating Managers and New Decision-makers (DEMaND)

Michigan State University Extension

The DEMaND Series helps the next generation of farm operators develop into managers and decision-makers by providing resources on financial and business management strategies.

canr.msu.edu/demand/

Agriculture Alternatives

Penn State Extension

The goal of this video and article series is to help farmers evaluate all aspects of an enterprise before they commit time and money.

extension.psu.edu/business-and-operations/starting-a-farm/ag-alternatives

Michigan State University Extension Beginning Farmer

Michigan State University Extension

These curated educational offerings cover basic, startup information for beginning farmers interested in engaging in new agricultural enterprises.

canr.msu.edu/beginning-farmer/

Michigan Fresh Resources

Michigan State University Extension

Michigan Fresh provides tips on growing, handling and preserving as well as healthful recipes for Michigan-grown produce.

https://www.canr.msu.edu/mi_fresh/resources

Protecting Animal Health through Biosecurity

Michigan State University Extension

This collection of resources helps farmers protect animal health, which is important for all farms, regardless of size. 

msu-prod.dotcmscloud.com/protecting-animal-health/index

Getting Started with Beekeeping in Michigan

Michigan State University Extension

Resources and information for new and practicing beekeepers.

https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/getting-started-with-beekeeping-in-michigan

Resources for Organic Farmers Map

Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) at Michigan State University Extension

This interactive map includes vendors of organic inputs, equipment, and supplies, as well as services useful for organic farmers in Michigan. 

USDA Small and Mid-Sized Farmer Resources

U.S. Department of Agriculture

The USDA provides small and midsize producers valuable resources and program information.

usda.gov/farming-and-ranching/resources-small-and-mid-sized-farmers/programs-and-support-small-and-mid-sized-farmers