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Events
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Aug 24
Applications for the 2026 Organic Farmer Training Program are now open!
August 24, 2025 – February 22, 2026 Scholarship application deadline is November 15. Applications for Detroit encouraged by November 15. Applications accepted until the cohort is full.
New farmers in can now apply for the 2026 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program in Detroit, East Lansing and our new site in Grand Rapids. More info at https://www.canr.msu.edu/organic_farmer_training_program/about/apply-now
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Sep 10
Tribal Food Producer Information Session — September
September 10, 2025 12:30PM – 1:30PM EST | 11:30AM - 12:30PM CST
This Tribal Food Producer Information Session will provide updates on resources to support growing businesses in the Midwest.
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Sep 18
MLFCN September Monthly Meeting 2025
September 18, 2025 10:00AM – 11:30AM
Join the Michigan Local Food Council Network for our monthly phone/video conference.
News
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Download free curricula for beginning farmers
Published on September 5, 2025
Teach practical farming skills through hands-on activities and participatory learning methods. -
Q&A with Michigan Farm to Family Program Manager, Cheyenne Liberti
Published on August 28, 2025
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development's new program, Farm to Family, offers grants, networking opportunities, and more to strengthen agri-food systems across Michigan. -
New free resource helps aspiring entrepreneurs launch a food truck business
Published on August 21, 2025
This new, fillable workbook was authored by the MSU Product Center and the MSU Center for Regional Food Systems and is available for free.
Featured In the News
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Trump administration cuts impact NWI food organizations
Published on August 4, 2025 by Chicago Tribune
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Great Lakes farmers, food businesses lose access to millions amid USDA cuts
Published on August 1, 2025 by MLive Michigan
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USDA Regional Food Business Centers terminated
Published on July 24, 2025 by Brownfield
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