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Join us for a weekly webinar series for farmers and partners!

Michigan's Emerging Farmers, in partnership with the Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems, Michigan State University Extension, and Michigan Food and Farming Systems (MIFFS), is hosting a seven-week webinar series designed to help emerging farmers build the knowledge, skills, and connections needed to access new and expanded markets.

These 90 minute sessions on Wednesdays from October 7- November 18 will discuss practical strategies for selling to local food markets, including food co-ops to farmers markets, with speakers from across Michigan's food and agriculture sector. Register once to attend any (or all) sessions! All sessions are recorded, so you won't miss out even if you can't attend live.

Questions? Contact Jazmin Bolan-Williamson at bolanwil@msu.edu.

Here's the lineup:

Date & Time	Topic	Speakers
October 7, 12-1:30pm	Selling to Food Co-ops	Jazmin Bolan-Williamson, Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems Chris Dilley, Food Co-op Initiative
October 14, 2-3:30 pm	Selling to Farm Stops	Lewis Hughes, Michigan State University Extension Shana Weddington, Agricole Farm Stop Dmitry Berenson, Crane's Path Farm
October 21, 12-1:30pm	Selling to Schools/ECE/Other Institutions	Julie Lehman, Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems May Tsupros, Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems Wendy Crowley, Michigan Department of Education
October 28, 12-1:30 PM	Selling to Food hubs	Anne Massie, NWI Food Council Rosie Florian, Kalamazoo Valley Community College ValleyHub Amy Buskirk, Kalamazoo Valley Community College ValleyHub Jamie Rahrig, Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems
November 4, 12-1:30pm	Selling to Food as Medicine Programs	Jae Gerhart, Trinity Health Michigan
November 11, 12-1:30pm	Selling to CSA and Online Markets	Garrett Ziegler, Michigan State University Extension
November 18, 12-1:30pm	Selling to Farmers Markets	Joe Lesausky, Michigan Farmers Market Association

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What is Michigan’s Emerging Farmers?

Michigan’s Emerging Farmers is a statewide effort to create pathways to collaboration, growth, and economic opportunity for all of Michigan’s agricultural producers. Explore our website for resources, educational opportunities, and connections to programs from partner organizations, specifically designed for small- to mid-sized farmers and producers.

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This project is coordinated by Network for Inclusive Farm Business Engagement (NIFBE) and 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).

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.

These events are also brought to you by the Great Lakes Partnership for Food and Farm Business Development.