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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Jul 6
Organic Mushroom Production workshop at Agape Farms - Michigan TOPP event
July 6, 2026 – July 20, 2026 Dansville, Michigan
Join us for an immersive workshop on organic mushroom production at Agape Organic Farms. This hands-on course is designed for people interested in understanding the entire process of mushroom cultivation, from substrate preparation to fruiting.
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Jul 15
TOPP Webinar - Building a Biological Powerhouse in Your Soil Webinar 2: Infusing Your Soil and Plants with Beneficial Microbes
July 15, 2026 2:00PM – 3:00PM Online
Join 2 FREE Webinars for farmers : 1. Practical Processes for Cultivating Beneficial Microbes, May 27 2pm EST; 2. Infusing Your Soil and Plants with Beneficial Microbes, July 15 2pm EST .
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Jul 16
MLFCN Monthly Meeting – July 2026
July 16, 2026 10:00AM – 11:30AM
Join the Michigan Local Food Council Network for our monthly phone/video conference.
News
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Agrivoltaic opportunities: Grazing livestock in solar energy systems
Published on July 6, 2026
Increasing community support for agrivoltaics, the practice of farming in and around solar projects, provides an opportunity for solar developers and the Michigan sheep industry to collaboratively meet the market demand for a steady supply of quality lamb. -
Michigan Organizations Receive Funding to Strengthen Local School Food System through Innovation Hub
Published on June 29, 2026
Five Michigan organizations will receive grant awards up to $200,000 per year from the Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Hub to expand access to local, healthy, and delicious food in schools. -
Exploring the Roots: The Origins of the Michigan Farm to School and Early Care Network
Published on June 29, 2026
Launched in 2026, the Michigan Farm to School and Early Care Network brings together years of work to support programs and people that buy local food, grow gardens, and teach children about food and farming. Dig into the history of this network!
Featured In the News
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10 Cents a Meal program return could benefit Michigan farmers, students
Published on June 15, 2026
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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