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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Jun 10
Tribal SARE Food Sovereignty Mini-Grants Webinar 2: Plan and apply for $5000
June 10, 2026 3:00PM – 4:30PM Online
Learn about Tribal SARE Food Sovereignty Mini-Grants and make a concrete plan to apply for $5,000. These grants are open to Tribal members, Tribal leadership and governments and to project that benefit Tribes in Michigan and Wisconsin.
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Jun 18
MLFCN Monthly Meeting – June 2026
June 18, 2026 10:00AM – 11:30AM
Join the Michigan Local Food Council Network for our monthly phone/video conference.
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Jun 25
SARE Farm Educator Lunch & Learn webinars: Farmer Wellbeing and Community Wellness
June 25, 2026 12:05PM – 12:50PM Online
Join the SARE Farm Educator Lunch & Learn webinars to learn more about sustainable agriculture. This month Remington Rice will share insights on farmer wellbeing and community wellness.
News
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Free resource available to help aspiring entrepreneurs launch a food truck business
Published on June 5, 2026
This fillable workbook was authored by the MSU Product Center and the MSU Center for Regional Food Systems and is available for free. -
MSU World Agriculture Center hosts students from Taiwan
Published on May 22, 2026
Scholars from National Chung Hsing University were shown how MSU Extension impacts farms across the state -
MDARD’s new Good Food for Michigan Project awards grant to U.P. initiative to bring locally grown food to seniors
Published on May 18, 2026
Upper Peninsula community advocate among first recipients of new ag initiative to bring Michigan-grown food to local institutions, schools
Featured In the News
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Flint, UP food hubs selected to pilot Good Food for Michigan Project collaboration
Published on May 21, 2026
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UP agency among first awarded new state grant bringing locally grown food to seniors
Published on May 14, 2026
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Genesee County school district receives grant to bring local food to cafeterias
Published on May 8, 2026
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