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 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.
Dec 16

Feedback Follow-Up Session: Michigan Farm to School and Early Care Network

December 16, 2025 1:00PM – 2:00PM

All are welcome to join this feedback follow-up session on December 16, 2025 to hear ideas that providers and stakeholders from across the state shared on the future of the MI Farm to School and Early Care Network.

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News

MSU Extension and USDA launch new beginning farmer resource

Published on December 9, 2025
The Beginning Farmer Resource and Decision-Making Guide is now available from Michigan State University Extension and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Indigenous farms and soil health testing

Published on December 8, 2025
Michigan State University Extension is working to collaborate with Indigenous farms on quantifying what is living below ground.
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.