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MSU Center for Regional Food Systems Engaging the people of Michigan, the United States and the world in developing regionally integrated, sustainable food systems.

The opinions expressed in links to external resources do not necessarily reflect the views of Michigan State University. Our Vision
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.

Do you know a way to make school meals more local, more nourishing, and more loved? If so, mark your calendar for Octobe...
10/09/2026

Do you know a way to make school meals more local, more nourishing, and more loved? If so, mark your calendar for October 30, 2026.

Soon, grant applications will open for the Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Hub! This initiative will offer grants up to $100,000 to collectives of farmers, food producers, school food authorities and others working to reimagine school meals in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin.

Learn more at InnovateSchoolFood.org

The Michigan Food Hub Network gathered together earlier this month at Flint Fresh Food Hub! Along with a tour of the fac...
10/08/2026

The Michigan Food Hub Network gathered together earlier this month at Flint Fresh Food Hub! Along with a tour of the facilities some great connections and conversations were had. We also joined in the fun for a Michigan Apple Crunch!

Local hubs are a major supplier of local food including the apples crunched by thousands of MI students on Oct 15.

Learn more about the Michigan Apple Crunch here: https://www.canr.msu.edu/community_food_systems/michigan-apple-crunch
Learn more about the Michigan Food Hub Network here: https://www.canr.msu.edu/michigan-food-hub-network/

10/08/2026

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Attention farmers, food producers and food buyers!

Good Food for Michigan will host a buyer-supplier event for those in and around Genesee County at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 29 at Bendle High School, which is located at 2283 E. Scottwood Ave., Burton, MI 48529.

This will be a wonderful opportunity to make connections and to be a part of our mission to connect local growers to institutions who feed thousands across our state!

Register by Oct. 19:

Register now! Link in comment

Bendle Public Schools
Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development - MDARD Center for Good Food Purchasing
MSU Center for Regional Food Systems

More than 200 farmers from all over the state gathered in downtown Bellaire for three days this week to learn, connect, ...
10/07/2026

More than 200 farmers from all over the state gathered in downtown Bellaire for three days this week to learn, connect, and deepen the work of culture keeping at the Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference. We carried the energy of Rosebud Bear Schneider’s keynote, “Corn, Beans, and Squashing the Patriarchy,” through our days together. This meant addressing how harmful actions of the past and inaction for far too long have led us to where we are now.

Creating space to talk about how we can build new systems of care for our food producers and the land we tend, be it by building sustainable livelihoods, adopting new growing practices, or giving indigenous and other BIPOC voices the space they deserve.

A huge thank you to our speakers, sponsors, vendors, and every person who took time away from their farm and life to join us for a few days. And of course, to Wondergold Pictures for capturing these incredible photos.

If you were at the conference this week, drop a note in the comments about your experience.

10/07/2026

Even if you can't crunch right into an apple, we don't want to leave you out! Consider these other Michigan Apple products to join the Michigan Apple Crunch Day festivities.

Register now to learn about recent food systems planning and collective action in Hawaiʻi!In this presentation hosted by...
10/06/2026

Register now to learn about recent food systems planning and collective action in Hawaiʻi!

In this presentation hosted by the Statewide & Regional Food Systems Plans National Community of Practice Albie Miles and Amanda Shaw will examine efforts to move from fragmented initiatives toward more coordinated, statewide approaches to food system transformation.

Register: https://msu.zoom.us/meeting/register/DkJ-AtsXRe2qy-4C7oZr5w #/registration

University of Hawaii - West Oahu
Agriculture Stewardship Hawaii

Find out what's new with the Michigan Local Food Council Network (MLFCN) Resource Digest!You'll find the most recent in...
10/05/2026

Find out what's new with the Michigan Local Food Council Network (MLFCN) Resource Digest!

You'll find the most recent information on grant opportunities, upcoming events, career openings, research highlights, and more. The MLFCN strengthens councils across Michigan in creating equitable and sustainable local food systems.

đź“… Next Virtual Network Meeting
Thursday October 15, from 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Join councils from across the state for timely discussions, shared learning, and inspiring speakers.

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Sign up for the monthly Digest to get resources delivered straight to your inbox.

đź”— Read the recent Digest: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MLFCN-Monthly-Digest--September-2026.html?soid=1120323553780&aid=61_nXCMpiAs

It’s not too late for food systems leaders, policy and funding decision makers, and state agency leaders, and partners t...
10/02/2026

It’s not too late for food systems leaders, policy and funding decision makers, and state agency leaders, and partners to register for this 90-minute webinar highlighting the implications of the findings from the National Food Hub Survey, Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (U.S. and Michigan), and 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan’s Kids and Farms.

Registration will be open through October 7, 11:59 PM EST.
Register now: https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MVaFXVtlQF6BBzIPB7ubqg #/registration
MSU Center for Regional Food Systems and MSU Community Sustainability

"The most important ingredient is us." - Nessa Richman Last week, we held a book talk event with Nessa Richman, author o...
10/01/2026

"The most important ingredient is us." - Nessa Richman

Last week, we held a book talk event with Nessa Richman, author of "Food Policy Councils Building Civic Engagement and Community Well-Being," and enjoyed a wonderful discussion on the power of food councils and community-led policies. She was joined in conversation with members from Michigan councils who emphasized the impact of relationship and network building to drive change.

We'd like to thank Nessa for spending time with us, as well as Athena McKay of the Flint and Genesee Food Council, Eleanor Moreno of the Kent County Food Policy Council , and Andrew Paniagua of the Washtenaw County Food Policy Council for participating in the panel.

Additional thanks go out to the Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems at MSU program, the Stuckman Chair in Food Economics and Policy, and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation for making this event possible.

10/01/2026

Here are some helpful things to consider as you start to plan your Crunch Day. Register your crunch today to receive your crunch guide full of tips and tricks for planning your crunch day.

Register at bit.ly/47cxKlG

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