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2024 Michigan Family Farms Conference Brings Farmers Together
Published on April 16, 2024
Michigan Food and Farming Systems (MIFFS) convened over 100 farmers, producers, and representatives from food systems organizations at their 20th annual Michigan Family Farms Conference at Kalamazoo Valley Community College (KVCC). -
2024 National Farm Stop Conference: Reimagining Retail for Local Farmers and Communities
Published on March 25, 2024
The 2024 National Farm Stop Conference discussed methods of increasing sales revenues for producers, creating successful farm stops, and building strong local and regional food systems. -
Seven CANR faculty members among honorees at 2024 MSU faculty investiture
Published on March 22, 2024
Michigan State University formally recognized seven faculty members in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) at the 2024 MSU Investiture for Endowed Faculty. -
Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center: Building a Sustainable Future for Food and Farm Businesses
Published on March 14, 2024
The Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center will provide localized support to small- and mid-sized food and farm businesses owned by individuals from historically marginalized communities and in priority places. -
Field days, workshops and webinars for farmers transitioning to organic
Published on March 14, 2024
Sign up now to visit an organic farm or learn from organic farmers. -
Agritourism Summit and Pre-Summit Farm Tour set for May 7-8 in Traverse City
Published on February 29, 2024
Register now for the inaugural Agritourism Summit and Farm Tour, featuring educational sessions and networking opportunities. -
Michigan Good Food Fund Pitch Competition
Published on February 5, 2024
An opportunity for Michigan-based food and farm businesses to pitch their product and company to secure a financial award from the Michigan Good Food Fund. -
MSU Extension launches Selling Food in Michigan Quick Reference Guide
Published on February 1, 2024
Introducing a new resource to provide information about specific products and business start-up procedures for food entrepreneurs. -
Announcing Opportunities with the Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center
Published on January 30, 2024
To support the Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center, CRFS will hire 5 new positions in 2024. These positions will build capacity to connect available resources to food and farm business entrepreneurs throughout the region. -
Free “How to Start a Food Truck” online course now available in Spanish
Published on January 29, 2024
The MSU Product Center is pleased to support entrepreneurs interested in launching a mobile food business with a self-paced course in Spanish.