Resources for Farmers, Producers, and Food Business Owners

Per the USDA announcement on July 15, 2025, the Regional Food Business Centers program was terminated, prior to its original end date of July 2028. Because of this, the Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center halted operations on September 15, 2025 and was unable to responsibly launch the Business Builder Subaward and assistance programs. Please see our related press release. Resources intended to help food and farm businesses will remain freely available on this website.

Wholesale Produce Guide Template for Buyers

Published on November 25, 2025
Developed by the NWI Food Council, this Wholesale Produce Guide Template can help wholesale buyers simplify the steps of grading and packing as a way to support farmer success.
Branding and Marketing Self-Guided Course for Food and Farm Businesses

Published on November 25, 2025
This course is a no-cost resource designed for food and farm entrepreneurs in the early stages of launching their business. Containing five modules, the self-guided course allows users to complete it at their own pace and explore specific marketing needs.
Beginning Food and Farm Business Market Access

Published on November 25, 2025
Food and farm business owners in the early stages of launching and marketing their business can explore multiple resources to learn how to increase sales and enter new markets.
Marketing Resource Suite for Food and Farm Businesses

Published on November 24, 2025
Having a consistent and recognizable brand is essential for any business. The following resources provide templates and guides for food and farm businesses to make creative, consistent marketing materials for social media, websites, newsletters, and more.
Michigan Farmer Market Vendor Journey Map and Recorded Presentation

Published on September 12, 2025
The Michigan Farmers Market Vendor Journey Map is a free, step-by-step guide for new farmers and food producers. It covers licensing, marketing, display tips, and prep essentials to help you succeed at your first farmers market

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Support for the Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center came from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service Regional Food Business Centers Program. The 12 USDA Regional Food Business Centers supported all 50 U.S. States and Territories, and were inclusive of all types of agricultural products produced locally or regionally.