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

Dec 9

Organic Transition Sessions at GLEXPO

December 9, 2025 – December 11, 2025 Devos Place, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Join the organic farming and transitioning to organic sessions at the Great Lakes Fruit & Vegetable EXPO to learn from a 4-farmer panel on Organic Transition, speakers on Managing Pests, Diseases and Soil Health Using Organic Practices and much more!
Dec 10

Cultivate Michigan Meet the Buyers Event at GLEXPO

December 10, 2025 4:00PM – 5:30PM DeVos Place Exhibit Hall, 303 Monroe Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

This Cultivate Michigan Meet the Buyers event welcome 2025 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market Expo (GLEXPO) attendees – farmers and food suppliers - to interact with regional buyers, including distributors, institutions, and retailers.
Dec 15

MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar

December 15, 2025 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.

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News

Q&A with the Michigan Food Hub Network Coordinators, Lewis Hughes and Jamie Rahrig

Published on November 26, 2025
Get to know the Michigan Food Hub Network! The Michigan Food Hub Network is a group of regional food distributors across the state of Michigan dedicated to supporting the growth and success of our state's local food economy.
Power of Procurement Summit 2025: Shaping the Future of Good Food Purchasing

Published on November 25, 2025
Through panels and collaborative discussions, CRFS team members joined food systems leaders from across the county at the 2025 Power of Procurement Summit to shape the future of good food purchasing.
Protecting animal health by strengthening farm biosecurity

Published on November 24, 2025
Healthy farms mean healthy communities. MSU Extension’s new resources and training make it easier for you to take simple steps that protect animals and keep Michigan agriculture strong.