Our vision is a thriving economy, equity and sustainability for Michigan, the country and the planet through food systems rooted in local regions and centered on food that is healthy, green, fair and affordable.

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.

Events

Jan 7

Monthly Drop-in Organic Farming Q & A - January 2026

January 7, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Noon to 1pm ET https://msu.zoom.us/j/94407160761 Passcode: TOPP

Join Michigan's TOPP Technicians Alex, Kim and Sam for monthly drop-in office hours to chat all things organic farming.
Jan 8

MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar

January 8, 2026 10:00AM – 11:30AM Online

This virtual seminar is designed to help prospective clients determine whether the MSU Product Center is the right fit for their business needs. Potential clients must attend one of these seminars to register as a client.
Jan 10

MOFFA Organic Intensives 2026 - TOPP Parter Event

January 10, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM 9am to 5pm ET MSU Plant and Soil Sciences Building, 1066 Bogue St, East Lansing, MI 48823

The MOFFA Organic Intensives will bring three full-day conference workshops to East Lansing on Saturday January 10, 2026.

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News

MSU researcher examines impact of management practices on Michigan farms

Published on December 19, 2025
Partnering with farmers across Michigan, Dr. Christine Sprunger is examining how soil health and biodiversity can be improved through land management
Building Connections with Emerging Farmers at GLEXPO 2025

Published on December 18, 2025
Through attending GLEXPO, farmers developed new relationships and connected with resources from across the region.
MSU Extension and USDA launch new beginning farmer resource

Published on December 9, 2025
The Beginning Farmer Resource and Decision-Making Guide is now available from Michigan State University Extension and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.