MSU Center for Regional Food Systems

10/16/2026

Please join us in celebrating Emma Beauchamp, Communications Strategist, on four years with CRFS!

Emma is a true wordsmith, dedicated to sharing and elevating the stories behind our team's work. Her thoughtful attention to detail and commitment to excellence bring professionalism and clarity to everything she touches. And her impact is felt across the organization. From engaging newsletters and informative website content to supporting projects across every program area, Emma helps ensure our work reaches and resonates with the people we serve.

Thank you, Emma, for your creativity, dedication, and the care you bring to your work every day. We're grateful to have you on the CRFS team!

10/16/2026

CRFS apple crunched our way across Michigan this month in celebration of Michigan Apple Crunch Day on October 15!

We crunched while supporting farmers at the Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference. We crunched while supporting resilient supply chains at meetings for the MI Incubator Kitchen Network and MI Food Hub Network. We crunched while working to educate advocates and organizers at the MI Local Food Policy Council Network meeting. And CRFS crunched while doing our own internal work at our quarterly retreat earlier this month!

No matter where or when we crunched, we always do so knowing that Michigan Apple Crunch Day supports the economic health of our farmers and food systems and, most importantly, the nutritional health of our youngest Michiganders!

Did you participate in a Michigan Apple Crunch? It's not too late to share! Tag Michigan Apple Crunch and let the world know that you supported local schools and farmers throughout the month of October.

10/16/2026

Check out the article from Michigan State University (link in the comments) to learn more about Farm to Institution. At CEFS, our Farm to Institution work spans Farm to Early Care and Education, Farm to School, and Farm to Senior Services. By connecting local food procurement to institutional dining, we help deliver nutritious food to North Carolina's vulnerable communities and support rural economies across the state.

10/16/2026

10/16/2026

Join Michigan’s Emerging Farmers for the final webinar session in the series, Selling to Local Food Markets: A Webinar Series for Farmers. In this session, Joe Lesausky (Michigan Farmers Market Association) and a Michigan farmer will lead this session sharing key points on how emerging farmers can access farmers markets in their communities.

More info and free registration available here: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/selling-to-farmers-markets

10/14/2026

Today we're celebrating two incredible years with Bekah Galang! Bekah has been a powerhouse behind many of the initiatives connected to Michigan's Emerging Farmers program, helping turn ideas into action through her leadership, creativity, and remarkable organizational skills. Her passion for supporting Michigan farmers and fostering their success inspires us every day.

Thank you, Bekah, for all you bring to CRFS!

10/13/2026

October is here! Which means it's time to celebrate both Michigan Apple Month and Farm to School Month.

Michigan Apple Crunch Day is just around the corner; if you’re interested in joining in the festivities, register your crunch at bit.ly/47cxKlG

Celebrate on Crunch Day, October 15th, or any day in October.

10/13/2026

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JOIN US and MAKE CONNECTIONS!

Good Food for Michigan will host a buyer-supplier event at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at Bendle High School!

Food buyers from institutions, farmers and producers and local food suppliers are invited for an evening filled with new connections and opportunities.

Register by Oct. 19: Link in comments.

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