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Business Spotlight: Agape Organic Farms

Published on October 24, 2025
Agape Organic Farms, a certified organic pork and mushroom farm based in Dansville, is a food sovereignty champion. With grant writing and network-building support from the Center for Regional Food Systems, Agape scaled its operations and impact.
Apply now for SARE Partnership Grants and SARE Professional Development grants

Published on October 23, 2025
Two grant programs support farm educators and agriculture professionals to address sustainable agriculture issues through collaboration with farmers or train-the-trainer projects.
Increased Local Food Sales to Schools and the Value of Grant Investment: Findings from the 2025 National Food Hub Survey

Published on October 21, 2025
Showcasing experiences from the 2024 calendar year, the initial findings from the 2025 National Food Hub Survey highlight increased sales to schools, as well as a high dependence on grant funding.
The Impact of 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan’s Kids and Farms

Published on October 21, 2025
The unfunding of 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan's Kids and Farms is a blow to Michigan’s food system that reduces the financial ability of grantees to serve local produce to children, and will shrink a significant market opportunity for farmers.
Now Open for Applications! Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Hub Spark and Innovation Collaboration Awards

Published on October 17, 2025
The Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Hub supports people working to improve school meals across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Two grant opportunities are available for up to $200,000 per year. Apply by January 23, 2026.
Protecting animal health by strengthening farm biosecurity

Published on September 26, 2025
Healthy farms mean healthy communities. MSU Extension’s new resources and training make it easier for you to take simple steps that protect animals and keep Michigan agriculture strong.
Indigenous farmers needed for soil health testing

Published on September 11, 2025
Michigan State University Extension is working to collaborate with Indigenous farms on quantifying what is living below ground.
Download free curricula for beginning farmers

Published on September 5, 2025
Teach practical farming skills through hands-on activities and participatory learning methods.
Q&A with Michigan Farm to Family Program Manager, Cheyenne Liberti

Published on August 28, 2025
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development's new program, Farm to Family, offers grants, networking opportunities, and more to strengthen agri-food systems across Michigan.
New free resource helps aspiring entrepreneurs launch a food truck business

Published on August 21, 2025
This new, fillable workbook was authored by the MSU Product Center and the MSU Center for Regional Food Systems and is available for free.