Register now! Michigan Farm to School and Early Care Network Launch!

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View Message in your Browser You are invited! Register now for the launch of the Michigan Farm to School and Early Care Network!  Save the date and register now for the launch of the Michigan Farm to School and Early Care Network on June 25, 2026, at 1pm ET! After years of supporting shared goals, this Network will build upon approximately two decades of efforts to grow Michigan's farm to school and early care initiatives by providing resources and networking opportunities to support cafeterias, classrooms, and community.  The Michigan Farm to School and Early Care Network works to support practitioners at all levels that are implementing farm to school and farm to ECE activities for youth ages 0-18 across the state of Michigan. All are Welcome! Teachers, early childhood educators, farm to school coordinators, school nutrition staff, administrators, farmers, food hubs, families, and supporting organizations are all invited!  Your presence and perspective will guide this network as we build connections, share resources, and support each other in the good work of bringing local food and food education to Michigan’s children.  What you do is important… and worth celebrating together!   Michigan Farm to School and Early Care Network Launch June 25, 2026 1-2:30pm ET Join the Network Launch & Celebration via Zoom to receive:  updates on Michigan farm to school and early care initiatives,  hear inspirational stories from the field, and take part in meaningful networking with other farm to youth practitioners!  Register now! Please help us spread the word! Forward this message and share on social media.   Social Posts:  Calling all farm to school and ECE practitioners! Join the upcoming launch of the Michigan Farm to School & Early Care Network on June 25! Register for this virtual celebration to connect on all things farm to youth! https://pears.io/events/msuext/6533/   Save the date for the first meeting of Michigan’s Farm to School & Early Care Network! Register here to attend the virtual meeting on June 25 to get inspiration and updates on Michigan farm to youth resources. https://pears.io/events/msuext/6533/  About Michigan Farm to School and Early Care Network The Michigan Farm to School and Early Care Network collaborates so children ages birth to 18 can grow, choose, and eat nutritious local food in their educational settings.  Farm to School and Early Care in Michigan includes local food sourcing, nutrition education, and gardening. Children, families, schools, providers, and farmers all benefit from farm to school and early care.  The Michigan Farm to School and Early Care Network exists to:  improve access to healthy food,  increase nutritional awareness and health outcomes, and  support schools and providers as they work to improve children’s learning environments.  Contact Julie Lehman, Network Co-lead, at lehmanju@msu.edu with any questions, comments, ideas or for more information on the Michigan Farm to School and Early Care Network.  Know someone who may benefit from receiving this monthly newsletter?  Forward this email or ask them to subscribe here to stay informed. FOODSYSTEMS.MSU.EDU

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