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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Aug 5
Roots, Flowers, and Fresh Ideas: a Michigan Small Farm Tour Series
August 5, 2026 – September 10, 2026 Multiple
Some of the best lessons in agriculture are learned on the farm. This summer, MSU Extension invites you to visit six unique Michigan farms through a series of on-farm learning experiences
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Aug 11
West Michigan TOPP Farm Tour: Explore Farm to Institution Markets from schools to hospitals
August 11, 2026 10:30AM – 4:15PM McLaughlin Grows Urban Farm at Trinity Health Muskegon, 175 E Larch Ave, Muskegon, MI 49442 (first tour of the day)
Join Michigan TOPP for a West Michigan learning day on Farm to Institution markets. Tour farms including a hospital farm and food hub while learning how organic and transitioning farmers can access new markets.
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Aug 11
Hazelwood Flower Farm Tour
August 11, 2026 11:00AM – 1:30PM 950 Lake George Rd, Oakland Township, MI 48363
Established in 2024, this organically managed farm combines specialty cut flower production with floral design, workshops, farm events, photography sessions, and other on-farm experiences that bring people together among the blooms.
News
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MDARD highlights local growers at Farmers Market at the Capitol, unveils Good Food for Michigan Pledge
Published on July 28, 2026
MDARD director, food and farm advocates join institutions working to bring more local food to schools, hospitals through new Good Food for Michigan initiative -
MDARD’s Good Food for Michigan awards grant to help Dearborn Public Schools serve more fresh, local food
Published on July 21, 2026
Dearborn Public Schools. Michigan's third-largest district, is the latest recipient of new agricultural initiative to bring Michigan-grown food to cafeterias -
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.
Featured In the News
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Michigan Good Food Pledge builds local food purchasing networks
Published on July 31, 2026
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MDARD launches initiative to expand Michigan-grown food in schools, hospitals
Published on July 29, 2026
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10 Cents a Meal program return could benefit Michigan farmers, students
Published on June 15, 2026
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