A network of educators and technical assistance experts working together to increase access to resources to better serve the needs of Michigan agriculture producers and farming communities who under utilize USDA Programs.

Michigan's Emerging Farmers

Explore, access, and get connected to available resources and support for Michigan agriculture producers and farming communities.

Welcome farmers!

Through this website, we help Michigan growers, producers, and farming communities navigate and access available resources at the local, state, and federal level. With a network of experienced educators from Michigan Food and Farming Systems (MIFFS, Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems (CRFS), and Michigan State University Extension, our team is prepared to connect farmers of all experiences to the support needed to grow.

Our Goal:

More Michigan farmers and producers will be able to utilize business technical assistance to:

  • connect with USDA resources and market prospects, 
  • address business finances including potential grant opportunities
  • navigate risk assessment strategies, production and food safety education, and 
  • explore land use tools along with legal and tax issue support. 

This project is funded by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, in a cooperative agreement with members of the Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems, Michigan State University Extension, and Michigan Food and Farming Systems (MIFFS).  

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Acknowledgement

This work is supported by the American Rescue Plan Technical Assistance Initiative program, project award no. 2023-70417-39233, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

Center for Regional Food Systems

Food System Infrastructure, Planning and Policy

Farm and Food Business Development

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