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.
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An Annotated Bibliography on Structural Racism Present in the U.S. Food System, Eleventh Edition
Published on January 31, 2025
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Michigan Good Food Charter
Published on July 26, 2022
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Why 10 Cents Matters: A Framework
Published on July 31, 2020
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Measuring Racial Equity in the Food System: Established and Suggested Metrics
Published on May 6, 2019
Events
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Feb 3
2025 USDA Value-Added Producer Grant Workshop
February 3, 2025 – April 17, 2025 Online
In this 2-part online workshop from the Food Finance Institute, you'll learn how to prepare your best Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) application, and what it takes to be competitive in the VAPG applicant pool.
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Feb 25
2025 Legislative Education Day
February 25, 2025 8:30AM – 3:30PM State Capitol building, Heritage Hall 323 W Ottawa St, Lansing, MI 48933
This event is an opportunity for food councils and stakeholders to come together for advocacy information, listen to speakers on food and agriculture policy, and meet with legislators or observe House/Senate hearings.
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Feb 27
Michigan Urban Agriculture Summit
February 27, 2025 8:00AM – 4:00PM MSU James B. Henry Center, 3535 Forest Road, Lansing, MI 48910
Join Michigan State University and partners for a convening of urban farmers and urban agriculture stakeholders to enhance urban agriculture in Michigan through collaborative, community-led research and initiatives.
News
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Making It In Michigan Conference and Trade Show returns to Lansing in May 2025
Published on February 13, 2025
Join the MSU Product Center for Michigan’s specialty food manufacturers premier event on May 7, 2025. -
Farmer shares experience about grazing livestock in solar projects
Published on February 12, 2025
Farmers who raise sheep and cattle and local planning and zoning board members are invited to learn about solar grazing opportunities. -
Farmer shares experience growing vegetables under and between solar arrays
Published on February 11, 2025
Dual-use solar is one tool that can be utilized to keep farms sustainable.
Featured In the News
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Farm Stops Create New Markets for Small Farms
Published on August 12, 2024
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New 'Farm to Family' program seeks to increase access to local food across Michigan
Published on August 5, 2024
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How 10 Cents a Meal brings healthy food to more Michigan kids
Published on June 24, 2024
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