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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Oct 1
2026 Michigan Apple Crunch
October 1, 2026 – October 31, 2026
Join in the festivities by crunching into a locally-grown Michigan Apple on Crunch Day, October 15, or any day in October.
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Oct 12
MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar
October 12, 2026 10:00AM – 11:00AM Online
This virtual seminar is designed to help prospective clients determine whether the MSU Product Center is the right fit for their business needs. Potential clients must attend one of these seminars to register as a client.
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Oct 13
SARE Youth Educator Grant Webinar
October 13, 2026 1:00PM – 2:00PM
SARE Youth Educator Grants fund up to $6,000 for “educators to develop and implement innovative programming on sustainable agriculture for youth”. Apply by December 3, 2026 and join this webinar on October 13.
News
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Identifying Solutions and National Themes: Regional Farm to Institution Networks Network!
Published on October 8, 2026
Farm to institution networks create a space for groups of different types of organizations to gather, brainstorm, and align towards solutions. In 2026, members of these networks from across the country connected to brainstorm solutions. -
Q&A on the 2026 Michigan Apple Crunch with MSU Extension Educator, Kelly McClelland Horton
Published on October 8, 2026
The Michigan Apple Crunch is hosted by Michigan State University (MSU) Extension and the Michigan Farm to Institution Network to promote National Farm to School Month and celebrate Michigan-grown apples. Learn more and register your crunch! -
Four NCR-SARE grant opportunities to fund farmers, educators and researchers are open for applications
Published on October 5, 2026
Apply by December 3 for Farmer Rancher, Youth Educator, Partnership and Research and Education grants.
Featured In the News
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Michigan Emerging Farmers Support Conference Access for Beginning Growers
Published on August 18, 2026
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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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