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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Oct 23
NCR-SARE Grant Brainstorming with Michigan SARE Coordinators
October 23, 2026 1:00PM – 2:00PM
Join SARE Coordinator Sarah Zeiler and SARE assistant Katie Brandt to get insights on SARE grants and tips for writing a SARE proposal on Friday October 23 at 1pm ET. Four SARE grants are now open and all are due December 3.
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Oct 24
MiCCA’s 3rd Annual Climate & Health Event: Food as Medicine for People and the Planet
October 24, 2026 8:30AM – 4:00PM Union Building Ballroom, Michigan State University
Join the Michigan Clinicians for Climate Action (MiCCA) in East Lansing on Saturday, Oct. 24, as they explore the connections between climate change, agriculture, food, and health.
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Oct 26
MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar
October 26, 2026 7:00PM – 8:00PM 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.
News
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A Q & A with MIFarmLink Director, Jill Dohner
Published on October 15, 2026
Farm land succession is an important topic in today's agriculture. MIFarmLink is a statewide program that bridges the gap between farmers seeking land with farmland owners. Learn more about their work through this Q&A with MiFarmLink director, Jill Dohner. -
Q&A on the 2026 Michigan Apple Crunch with MSU Extension Educator, Kelly McClelland Horton
Published on October 8, 2026
The Michigan Apple Crunch is hosted by Michigan State University (MSU) Extension and the Michigan Farm to Institution Network to promote National Farm to School Month and celebrate Michigan-grown apples. Learn more and register your crunch! -
Identifying Solutions and National Themes: Regional Farm to Institution Networks Network!
Published on October 8, 2026
Farm to institution networks create a space for groups of different types of organizations to gather, brainstorm, and align towards solutions. In 2026, members of these networks from across the country connected to brainstorm solutions.
Featured In the News
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Michigan agriculture, education officials join Dearborn Public Schools leaders to highlight local food purchasing
Published on October 2, 2026
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Dearborn Public Schools receives $460,565 grant to serve more Michigan-grown food
Published on September 25, 2026
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Michigan Emerging Farmers Support Conference Access for Beginning Growers
Published on August 18, 2026