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.

Per the USDA announcement on July 15, 2025, the Regional Food Business Centers program was terminated, prior to its original end date of July 2028. Because of this, the Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center halted operations on September 15, 2025 and was unable to responsibly launch the Business Builder Subaward and assistance programs. Please see our related press release.

Events

Oct 26

Farming While Black Film Screening and Farmer Panel - TOPP Partner Event

October 26, 2025 1:00PM – 4:00PM East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road East Lansing, MI 48823

Join us for a film screening of Farming While Black and a Black farmer panel discussion with Dr. Eunice Foster, Shara Trierweiler of Agape Organic Farms, Bruce-Michael Wilson of Groundswell Farms, and Barbara Norman of Barbara's Blueberry Patch.
Oct 28

Webinar: Organic Market Premium - How Much Can I Expect to Get for My Products?

October 28, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom Webinar

Curious about making money in organic farming? Join us for this webinar.
Oct 30

Nutrient Management for Organic Farms Webinar - Part 2

October 30, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom Webinar

Join us for a two-part webinar series discussing nutrient risk management for organic farms.

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News

Indigenous farmers needed for soil health testing

Published on September 11, 2025
Michigan State University Extension is working to collaborate with Indigenous farms on quantifying what is living below ground.
Download free curricula for beginning farmers

Published on September 5, 2025
Teach practical farming skills through hands-on activities and participatory learning methods.
Q&A with Michigan Farm to Family Program Manager, Cheyenne Liberti

Published on August 28, 2025
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development's new program, Farm to Family, offers grants, networking opportunities, and more to strengthen agri-food systems across Michigan.