Education Team

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  Mariel Borgman

  Community Food Systems
  mborgm@msu.edu
  989-506-3922
  

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  Katie Brandt

  Extension Educator
  brandtk7@msu.edu
  616-885-7776
  

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  Jeremy Jubenville

  Floriculture Educator
  jubenvi3@msu.edu
  269-384-8010
  

Mentorship Coordinators

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  Sam Wallace, TOPP Technician

  Grand Traverse Conservation District swallace@gtcd.org

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  Kim Williams-Guillen, TOPP Specialist

  Washtenaw County Conservation District kim.williams-guillen@washtenaw.org

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  Alex Cacciari, TOPP Specialist

  Washtenaw County Conservation District alex.cacciari@macd.org

Partner Organizations

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  MIFarmLink

  Published on March 18, 2026
  MIFarmLink bridges the gap between farmers seeking land and farmland owners through an online platform and matching services.

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  Michigan Food & Farming Systems (MIFFS)

  Published on August 27, 2024
  MIFFS’ innovative farmer networks build stronger communities, resource sharing, peer-to-peer discussions, and mentorship opportunities.

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  Crosshatch Center for Art & Ecology

  Published on August 27, 2024
  Crosshatch builds strong communities through the intersections of art, farming, ecology and economy.