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.
Events
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Feb 12
SARE Youth Educator Grant deadline
February 12, 2026
SARE Youth Educator Grants fund up to $6,000 for “educators to develop and implement innovative programming on sustainable agriculture for youth”. Apply by February 12, 2026.
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Feb 19
MLFCN Monthly Meeting – February 2026
February 19, 2026 10:00AM – 11:30AM
Join the Michigan Local Food Council Network for our monthly phone/video conference.
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Feb 23
Starting a Food Business - MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar
February 23, 2026 9:00AM – 10:30AM Zoom
The MSU Product Center helps food, beverage, and farm businesses explore value-added products. Join our free virtual seminar to see if we’re the right fit for your business needs.
News
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Emerging Farmer Learning Series: Diving into Business Operations, Legal, Financing and More
Published on February 11, 2026
All are welcome to join this free, 7-week webinar series exploring key business skills for Michigan growers with speakers from across the state. This series is facilitated by the Michigan Good Food Fund and CRFS. -
Boost your farm or food business: Online grant writing course now available
Published on January 26, 2026
This free course is self-paced and available online to provide food and farm business owners with a better understanding of the grant writing process. -
Beginning farmers have plenty to gain from MI Ag Ideas to Grow With
Published on January 21, 2026
Join hundreds of fellow farmers February 23 through March 5 during MI Ag Ideas to Growth With virtual conference.
Featured In the News
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New Michigan program helps farms continue by connecting buyers with sellers
Published on February 3, 2026
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Michigan farmers to lose $167M in exports this year as tariffs raise costs
Published on December 10, 2025
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Michigan cuts 10 Cents a Meal Program after a decade of success supporting schools and local farmers
Published on October 23, 2025
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