Community Food Systems
Sessions are organized by date below. To learn more about a specific session, click on the session title.
Recordings from previous year's presentations are organized below. To watch the video of a specific session, click on the video image.
Upcoming Sessions
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Session Recordings
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Starting with Direct Sales
Published on February 28, 2025
In this presentation, Mariel Borgman will invite growers to consider various direct to consumer sales options through the lenses of skills, resources, and farm goals
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Michigan CSA Network - Getting Your Ducks in a Row: Preparing for a Successful Grant Proposal
Published on February 26, 2025
This workshop will help farmers write grant proposals that stand out. Learn what funders are looking for in successful applications and how to pitch your ideas effectively. Also learn about a new online grant writing course available from MSU Extension.
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Reading the Fine Print: Decoding Food Labels
Published on February 24, 2025
Explore food marketing claims and bust some common myths to help you become a more informed grower or eater. We will have a special emphasis on food grown in Michigan and provide resources to help you continue your learning.
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Beyond the Farmers Market: Evaluating Direct Market Channel Opportunities
Published on February 23, 2024
Where are you selling, or planning to sell your products? How do you make these decisions? We’ll talk about perceptions, realities, pros and cons of farmers markets, farm markets, CSAs, restaurant sales, institutional markets and more!
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Growing for ECE: Insights into the growing Early Care and Education Market
Published on March 10, 2023
Are you interested in growing your crops for the Early Care and Education Market? Join this session to gain valuable insights into growing for these particular markets.
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