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Name: SARE Farm Educator Tour 2026: Thumbs-up for Sustainability: farmers leading sustainable solutions
Start: 2026-9-16EDT10:30AM
End: 2026-9-17EDT3:15PM

Events

Sep 16

SARE Farm Educator Tour 2026: Thumbs-up for Sustainability: farmers leading sustainable solutions

September 16, 2026 – September 17, 2026 MSU Saginaw Valley Extension and Research Center, 3775 S Reese Rd, Frankenmuth, M! 48743

Visit 4 sustainable farms in the Michigan's Thumb region alongside other farm educators from the Michigan SARE team, MSU Extension, Conservation Districts, MDARD, Tribal governments and agriculture non-profits.
Sep 17

MLFCN Monthly Meeting – September 2026

September 17, 2026 10:00AM – 11:30AM

Join the Michigan Local Food Council Network for our monthly phone/video conference.
Sep 17

State Procurement Innovation Spotlight Series | Marinara Across the Nation: Products That Combine USDA Foods & Locally Grown Ingredients

September 17, 2026 2:00PM – 3:00PM

This webinar will discuss cost-effective school food products that blend local ingredients with USDA commodity foods. This webinar is part of a National Farm to School Procurement Community of Practice.

Complete listing of Events

News

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.