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 21
Washtenaw TOPP Farm Tours: Explore 3 farms growing seeds, flowers, and more!
July 21, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM Raindance Farm, 2015 E North Territorial Rd, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189; addresses of other 2 farms will be sent with registration.
Explore three sustainable and organic farms in Washtenaw County. This is a great opportunity for farmers to learn from farmers at Raindance Farm, Nature & Nurture Seeds and Pott Farms. We'll see cut flowers, seed production and more!
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Jul 23
Research & Education that Centers Farmer Knowledge - TOPP Educator webinar + SARE Educator Lunch & Learn webinar
July 23, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Online
Farm educators and ag professionals are welcome to join the 2nd of 3 FREE webinars: 1.Organic Certification for Urban Farms; 2. Research & Education that Centers Farmer Knowledge; 3. How Producers Weigh the Cost–Benefit of Organic Certification
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Jul 23
State Procurement Innovation Spotlight Series: The Growing Landscape of Statewide Local Food Solicitations
July 23, 2026 2:00PM – 3:15PM
This webinar will provide an overview of the different approaches states are using to develop and manage statewide solicitations for local food purchasing. This webinar is part of a National Farm to School Procurement Community of Practice.
News
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Stepping Stones: Accelerator spaces create economic growth opportunities for packaged food makers
Published on July 16, 2026
Get to know Julius Buzzard, Executive Director of Growing Hope. Learn how Julius and his team are creating an opportunity for food manufacturing in Ypsilanti. -
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.
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
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