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.
Power of Procurement Summit 2025: Shaping the Future of Good Food Purchasing

Published on November 25, 2025
Through panels and collaborative discussions, CRFS team members joined food systems leaders from across the county at the 2025 Power of Procurement Summit to shape the future of good food purchasing.
Protecting animal health by strengthening farm biosecurity

Published on November 24, 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.
Farm business management fundamentals

Published on November 21, 2025
Are you a farm manager? What is farm business management?
Building the Network: Michigan Farm to School and Early Care Network

Published on November 6, 2025
Join MSU Center for Regional Food Systems, National Kidney Foundation of Michigan, and Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities this November for an informational session on November 20, 2025.
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.