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Michigan Food & Farming Systems (MIFFS) is a statewide, non-profit organization connecting beginning and historically underserved farmers to each other and resource opportunities; ensuring social justice, environmental stewardship, and profitability. 


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Farm Development Centers and Networks

Vets In Ag

USDA Forms Webinar
When: June 3, 2017
Time: 2000-2100 hrs
Where: This is a webinar and you will be sent a link for the event via email one week prior to the event
Fee: This is a FREE event but prior registration is required


Vets in Ag Network is working directly with USDA to aid our veterans in registering for USDA programs through a series of webinars where we simplify the process and give you the tools and information you need to take advantage of USDA programs. 

This webinar will cover the first 4 forms which must be completed to register your farm for a Farm Service Agency farm number.

USDA Form Webinar Registration <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UlNhWLZuhg7bV7pFY_f7biyl0PFLa1Gc7Fn7jn4bXyHBtEMV9rRyGIBB9N7Hj_Vz1IjQjuGBFXoZheGVC45rQlJFIx3RgDmDeYzEeQ4_p_60zJUwWioCfYYJo0kRNKIdj15IxOQsDwtRysGqsdg1o7dk1iKvIEqTdjGXVV8WKgA=&c=qqFzBFxzRVWEwk2XXbulCOv7Le56v_jhUFljF-5lzD_LlIVvJ0QkXQ==&ch=07Mjijxwa90m4qhzKRX5li_66R_9N6-ur32-gMwZ9JGhP8yecmOuZg==>


Veterans Product Guide

MIFFS is creating Michigan's first Veteran Product Guide for those interested in supporting veteran owned farms. We will be collecting farm profiles until September 2018, allowing for the guide to be printed in early 2019.  

Are you a veteran? Register your farm now <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UlNhWLZuhg7bV7pFY_f7biyl0PFLa1Gc7Fn7jn4bXyHBtEMV9rRyGERI8k9SxhFkMXQrW_xL-FxP-6ZHqnYUwXx2ahap7RFGu-z-SMUT1qlm3roWHE4tlP299JnXCEedKjXm0dBeulQmZ7CR1RaQWw==&c=qqFzBFxzRVWEwk2XXbulCOv7Le56v_jhUFljF-5lzD_LlIVvJ0QkXQ==&ch=07Mjijxwa90m4qhzKRX5li_66R_9N6-ur32-gMwZ9JGhP8yecmOuZg==> to be listed in the first edition and thank you for your service.
Veteran Product Guide Registration <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UlNhWLZuhg7bV7pFY_f7biyl0PFLa1Gc7Fn7jn4bXyHBtEMV9rRyGIBB9N7Hj_VzT-VTVxfgRjbqZZFsDUBc-sI3xASCyFZm3kAS9gNRYI9SS7WTuvkgZc0Dq-c7ah1ZmxY37LgFVLBdpHxhNdmn7uJLHF7XC18fhc4jpaw77Op-Xr_5lfSVVchuHSgKgPdje-RQPaFaV1x4oVecA3pLSfF096vnwjUcR_aYxmwdNs4=&c=qqFzBFxzRVWEwk2XXbulCOv7Le56v_jhUFljF-5lzD_LlIVvJ0QkXQ==&ch=07Mjijxwa90m4qhzKRX5li_66R_9N6-ur32-gMwZ9JGhP8yecmOuZg==>	
Women in Ag

Composting Methods 

Rain Date May 7

Join us as we learn from compost maven Amy Freeman on Sunday, May 7th from 1 pm- 4 pm at the Women In Agriculture Farm. At this hands-on, practical introduction to composting we will build a compost pile from locally-available ingredients.

Composting Methods Registration <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UlNhWLZuhg7bV7pFY_f7biyl0PFLa1Gc7Fn7jn4bXyHBtEMV9rRyGIBB9N7Hj_VzpRfNDd48LxhLzvDFqGVc_wHpiAWEbuyDkvCcXOyJHJ3wc8odIe86tFes6Q4hxlSmQo6Rc6HfjmqG7wxq6YJ5rCQT0GaECYZeZ72Hm-rbVw7C6f5Yg-OQwEFxZw5bmK6SvUGVy0fwKWwS2NPjSDF7G2xIAQvBG6SLG_q9k2ccw2ozWYwiCIw9fs1N29pFH2I0XX3ak4CirLpFigmhWMPMucvFy61yuH1XG49b2yAhYBN8mMpXACiRIApsq3-evXAGc2EuAEHPqdj80tw8OZ4IfUSDXbLEEEVVD4fHnjClsb8=&c=qqFzBFxzRVWEwk2XXbulCOv7Le56v_jhUFljF-5lzD_LlIVvJ0QkXQ==&ch=07Mjijxwa90m4qhzKRX5li_66R_9N6-ur32-gMwZ9JGhP8yecmOuZg==>

  Tilian FDC <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UlNhWLZuhg7bV7pFY_f7biyl0PFLa1Gc7Fn7jn4bXyHBtEMV9rRyGIBB9N7Hj_VzvQurGKCTx_Y0RXsAMtNO0FQjwUYcqweDgWeknAo7n0MgQ4QdW4m1WTuWSHVDcmALh55tONJFI3uFGfmzhbNw-_AAv8QLx8QP4nJouNyWreE=&c=qqFzBFxzRVWEwk2XXbulCOv7Le56v_jhUFljF-5lzD_LlIVvJ0QkXQ==&ch=07Mjijxwa90m4qhzKRX5li_66R_9N6-ur32-gMwZ9JGhP8yecmOuZg==>
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Tilian FDC is hiring a Farm Manager. Apply Today!
Apply Today! <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UlNhWLZuhg7bV7pFY_f7biyl0PFLa1Gc7Fn7jn4bXyHBtEMV9rRyGIBB9N7Hj_VzpYYFpQU4HsBrOKD0b3b2z_vscBGTtBvEM2iKigwoploD8lOu95jXOFv1830mQBQiuR70oOLXx09cyGGpyjsHwQdfvtf4ZHbOjSXpgaqdgHQYzRfQ1ccPN1R0sUtp1iYArJOB4VAqF1z7usVKsHYeJ4C4roUn4iVt&c=qqFzBFxzRVWEwk2XXbulCOv7Le56v_jhUFljF-5lzD_LlIVvJ0QkXQ==&ch=07Mjijxwa90m4qhzKRX5li_66R_9N6-ur32-gMwZ9JGhP8yecmOuZg==>
Both of our FDC's suffered extensive damage during the wind storms last month. Luckily the farmers are all safe and sound. We've heard from several of you wondering how to support the farms with repair costs. We are touched by your generosity and appreciate your community engagement. Donate today! <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UlNhWLZuhg7bV7pFY_f7biyl0PFLa1Gc7Fn7jn4bXyHBtEMV9rRyGMk7_Px9HDlib47fRGzFG-0nMdKBJ1KL-CU3oiQ4EL6h46DL5uE_fdLVv1mTNwc9UGFDErHW1sfVVUMW5mQB71pkauPaHg07PGaQfHNPuZIC7g64waL05d4WlxeTgNHGbQ==&c=qqFzBFxzRVWEwk2XXbulCOv7Le56v_jhUFljF-5lzD_LlIVvJ0QkXQ==&ch=07Mjijxwa90m4qhzKRX5li_66R_9N6-ur32-gMwZ9JGhP8yecmOuZg==> All donations received for the Farm Development Centers will be used solely for infrastructure repairs. Thank you for your overwhelming support!  
Donate today! <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UlNhWLZuhg7bV7pFY_f7biyl0PFLa1Gc7Fn7jn4bXyHBtEMV9rRyGMk7_Px9HDlib47fRGzFG-0nMdKBJ1KL-CU3oiQ4EL6h46DL5uE_fdLVv1mTNwc9UGFDErHW1sfVVUMW5mQB71pkauPaHg07PGaQfHNPuZIC7g64waL05d4WlxeTgNHGbQ==&c=qqFzBFxzRVWEwk2XXbulCOv7Le56v_jhUFljF-5lzD_LlIVvJ0QkXQ==&ch=07Mjijxwa90m4qhzKRX5li_66R_9N6-ur32-gMwZ9JGhP8yecmOuZg==>

In the News!
Michigan Agriculture: Lending a Hand <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UlNhWLZuhg7bV7pFY_f7biyl0PFLa1Gc7Fn7jn4bXyHBtEMV9rRyGPITjAJygGTr4chhmdBKgVZPnCjYWqa1SsZZdsRg7ptWWS593zgmfhGx4sLJGqacJmPGe433FGuHtsctnFKJvU2VbfEtzb9MrZVAHLd-VpQcqit_THyW5FSePk4CM1_22pb5H8eymQClcV37JLywtws=&c=qqFzBFxzRVWEwk2XXbulCOv7Le56v_jhUFljF-5lzD_LlIVvJ0QkXQ==&ch=07Mjijxwa90m4qhzKRX5li_66R_9N6-ur32-gMwZ9JGhP8yecmOuZg==>. Pg. 31

Detroit Metro Times: Meet the women taking the lead in farming in southeast Michigan  <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UlNhWLZuhg7bV7pFY_f7biyl0PFLa1Gc7Fn7jn4bXyHBtEMV9rRyGIBB9N7Hj_VzZ8s5iMxFMn_3rVJNe5zuNVwkrrOFHroZC5GsJdjZITQzeQa7qzEVLRTEGkjZGliIRJX41L4hjXpcmtHQVnr4TiOeet6IW3DUR9UZ8BtGSl0QVwIggEJgfU6T70mVzEMTtYABgokhj9aYQDQzpe1Jl9aljUd1ZBu9Do04Eg9j0gySDik0hSo4JUzPTJJw4BSr8o6CNshrC_h__6xtGlM_4hs8UmMM5cMe&c=qqFzBFxzRVWEwk2XXbulCOv7Le56v_jhUFljF-5lzD_LlIVvJ0QkXQ==&ch=07Mjijxwa90m4qhzKRX5li_66R_9N6-ur32-gMwZ9JGhP8yecmOuZg==>

MLIVE: Farming venture at Genesys Health Park hopes to foster independent business <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UlNhWLZuhg7bV7pFY_f7biyl0PFLa1Gc7Fn7jn4bXyHBtEMV9rRyGIBB9N7Hj_VzBozG0fXKZHKGBsAqlk0Jx5ybXwpcPqPg5yxiprK0yQ0dueLfboI22CslejxM7y2HxWQjr2OOmAttRanFldGQZZLN2P043n8f7EI90rmSN1Z0gmLN3SJ-o7A-GNYynLWfm8qEj31XKPBd77Q4WKLVeBMsfsfLMHqI_1-tYajCV3ij3W3SzS8-3g==&c=qqFzBFxzRVWEwk2XXbulCOv7Le56v_jhUFljF-5lzD_LlIVvJ0QkXQ==&ch=07Mjijxwa90m4qhzKRX5li_66R_9N6-ur32-gMwZ9JGhP8yecmOuZg==>

2018 Farm Bill Update: As a member of the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC), we're working together and closely following NSAC's updates on food and farm policy. It is a crucial time to stay engaged to ensure that critical funding is available for beginning and underserved farmers. Here's some good news about 2017 funding for sustainable agriculture programs.  <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UlNhWLZuhg7bV7pFY_f7biyl0PFLa1Gc7Fn7jn4bXyHBtEMV9rRyGIBB9N7Hj_VzUhHRDd0jOwce9lZXjgXS97RkRYoU42YXCZa03Mjagll2OGMXAffzcMEG4OYwM5uUnDxG7l1KKNUPy9XVOZqsJ5pFqvS2i2vco8kxmmue54vwrvWJlps75ELRsqfo-b5Ze-u4D3pkZLk=&c=qqFzBFxzRVWEwk2XXbulCOv7Le56v_jhUFljF-5lzD_LlIVvJ0QkXQ==&ch=07Mjijxwa90m4qhzKRX5li_66R_9N6-ur32-gMwZ9JGhP8yecmOuZg==>

A Note from MDARD: Attention licensed food establishments: Due to technical difficulties with our licensing system, MDARD has extended the deadline for food establishment license renewals to May 31. Late fees will not be assessed until after this extended deadline. Any licensing questions can be directed to our call center at 800-292-3939.

Community Resources

Let's Farm Michigan <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UlNhWLZuhg7bV7pFY_f7biyl0PFLa1Gc7Fn7jn4bXyHBtEMV9rRyGNUb9f1oGdYRNqRmF-hNBB6M2We2sT6cv7RxraA4xL6i6WUQawjOcOg7IJQd8aBVnjmdXuY7DgBxiuRIejR64_SIXtYARHMo5bSG_aYd5QRGKmV_T4QMSnKmZq5_v7I9Kyyyv1tVZbajtk7R_5ZQ4vYaenqzIYWSraGREV_DoOpjBr7RKPFETBsT1DZxpk5DAP7RNDzvRAKLs08owNN_fdAUFSiQhGcYMwpHGL8T7SAcHIbaaOaTZIc=&c=qqFzBFxzRVWEwk2XXbulCOv7Le56v_jhUFljF-5lzD_LlIVvJ0QkXQ==&ch=07Mjijxwa90m4qhzKRX5li_66R_9N6-ur32-gMwZ9JGhP8yecmOuZg==>
Lets's Farm MI was created to foster a cooperative atmosphere for organizations planning events and to allow farmers greater access to the wide variety of events available to them across the state. All events listed on this site must be organized for farmers and located in MI. Contact [log in to unmask] for more information and to be added to the calendar.

MIFFS Land Chat <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UlNhWLZuhg7bV7pFY_f7biyl0PFLa1Gc7Fn7jn4bXyHBtEMV9rRyGIBB9N7Hj_VzucS3OihlacNCdsd7XL-W86k5kuTodRZGKkzWozUEgqbOiiZ__y3eDvhcUOfVrfcIMZK4O0aqlD_jXb2PL5056XBcZcrqpm5r2xEqOlvs2eE=&c=qqFzBFxzRVWEwk2XXbulCOv7Le56v_jhUFljF-5lzD_LlIVvJ0QkXQ==&ch=07Mjijxwa90m4qhzKRX5li_66R_9N6-ur32-gMwZ9JGhP8yecmOuZg==>
MI Land Chat is a MI based online forum to connect with those who have land to lease or sell with those who need land to farm. It's that simple. Post what you have or what you need and be as descriptive as possible. Check out some guidelines for posting. 

Taste the Local Difference <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UlNhWLZuhg7bV7pFY_f7biyl0PFLa1Gc7Fn7jn4bXyHBtEMV9rRyGIBB9N7Hj_Vz1y7M8UfT58lYnHnXr5Ln5y_ERhtuXmRSm7-O9Pmo2XdT3obe_gdbFOfzRVEspk9Ax3l4GwGTXpSk1ENTZIoLFyM-_42WZqWU&c=qqFzBFxzRVWEwk2XXbulCOv7Le56v_jhUFljF-5lzD_LlIVvJ0QkXQ==&ch=07Mjijxwa90m4qhzKRX5li_66R_9N6-ur32-gMwZ9JGhP8yecmOuZg==>
Just a few days left to register your farm in the 2017 Taste the Local Difference guide <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UlNhWLZuhg7bV7pFY_f7biyl0PFLa1Gc7Fn7jn4bXyHBtEMV9rRyGIBB9N7Hj_Vz1y7M8UfT58lYnHnXr5Ln5y_ERhtuXmRSm7-O9Pmo2XdT3obe_gdbFOfzRVEspk9Ax3l4GwGTXpSk1ENTZIoLFyM-_42WZqWU&c=qqFzBFxzRVWEwk2XXbulCOv7Le56v_jhUFljF-5lzD_LlIVvJ0QkXQ==&ch=07Mjijxwa90m4qhzKRX5li_66R_9N6-ur32-gMwZ9JGhP8yecmOuZg==>." TLD serves all of Michigan with our online food and farm guides.  The guide will include stories and photos from several writers and photographers based in southeast Michigan, and will be distributed this year with help from our partners at Edible WOW magazine."  

2017 Ag Census <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UlNhWLZuhg7bV7pFY_f7biyl0PFLa1Gc7Fn7jn4bXyHBtEMV9rRyGIBB9N7Hj_VzxZRSgqLgiKxyIK0yKNbJMeeNWtAhTKL-Yj3f4KhmHfmlt8knWe1th2xumxOTGMwCwzy27g7cEQJpa_AIU37M4Cs-6t0lhtEA&c=qqFzBFxzRVWEwk2XXbulCOv7Le56v_jhUFljF-5lzD_LlIVvJ0QkXQ==&ch=07Mjijxwa90m4qhzKRX5li_66R_9N6-ur32-gMwZ9JGhP8yecmOuZg==>
All you farmers out there, please fill out the 2017 Ag Census.  We need all voices to be heard. We need you.   <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UlNhWLZuhg7bV7pFY_f7biyl0PFLa1Gc7Fn7jn4bXyHBtEMV9rRyGIBB9N7Hj_Vz8GQIvocBnR9Ma2gci-pn2TIKBm22vSjLj2vXbKcBjJgVY3w_vMattNnh_d6UYfARImnqRLc-_7sQctIQW6dF2YWyJSgZcw4m2KcmMhrBZdmH8chySQ8RtZEHqzYNhIQdxEZaZUxjK8Zkfb-jFH2elE6qmC4AqZ4Ljqr0EV696sXfn0cqhUGsjmf4ASDRDrCTa_t3hfGyuCQBidHkyKSl7-avCL4suzkQptca8xMqa6Kc0-24cs5gItu2jzpQmSOqxKl0cfWMGAAD8Tacdl1IgAty4aJV9zvIC3fGTEfY6drNneMazGfOCetQjHZgXJhWuJr9GCPHq7M7hjoAZNZyDBjUgtyLyQCenSfoXrf1fPBuULSTjvp7Gk6NJdq0xMDJ5aQYCyJ-_MMCuubbWSbWmwVZx6QR3ZEnT3mNZNDk0wBDu97julGVyz1fSlhNRD-AH-_5mU3gDN0T-YBBwjYJvRBhfKxPquVq_Gov_qoOXoLELY9BaWW0Rd9RbY-DUgZU8jF7-1T6LsvdBpqLf5GSXZa0iDWCj8f61xEOZ8-OnW-TkSOmR8sye9jVrtn0B6lz2RYLG30Hd0QSR8kZ22unP7vPjwcJeZurPv06cyuNE2WI50fPhvH54g==&c=qqFzBFxzRVWEwk2XXbulCOv7Le56v_jhUFljF-5lzD_LlIVvJ0QkXQ==&ch=07Mjijxwa90m4qhzKRX5li_66R_9N6-ur32-gMwZ9JGhP8yecmOuZg==>Thank you in advance for your participation and support in enriching the entire food system here in MI.

MSU's Center for Regional Food Systems   <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UlNhWLZuhg7bV7pFY_f7biyl0PFLa1Gc7Fn7jn4bXyHBtEMV9rRyGIBB9N7Hj_VzwDSpJauLDKW3Yk4n64cxfQduEL1BJ1bz11bf4frwPQq0OY0V0Z4NqZNMFywpO-PB-begR6QOaJvp8oVc5-OqEggk0BAh0tRBDgWefoYZ9LtV3mrxgUQ10NxiXapFujtnB2gjObfU9-jrJhNMDmBH8Q==&c=qqFzBFxzRVWEwk2XXbulCOv7Le56v_jhUFljF-5lzD_LlIVvJ0QkXQ==&ch=07Mjijxwa90m4qhzKRX5li_66R_9N6-ur32-gMwZ9JGhP8yecmOuZg==> 
An updated edition of New Funding Sources for Food Related Businesses <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UlNhWLZuhg7bV7pFY_f7biyl0PFLa1Gc7Fn7jn4bXyHBtEMV9rRyGIBB9N7Hj_VzwDSpJauLDKW3Yk4n64cxfQduEL1BJ1bz11bf4frwPQq0OY0V0Z4NqZNMFywpO-PB-begR6QOaJvp8oVc5-OqEggk0BAh0tRBDgWefoYZ9LtV3mrxgUQ10NxiXapFujtnB2gjObfU9-jrJhNMDmBH8Q==&c=qqFzBFxzRVWEwk2XXbulCOv7Le56v_jhUFljF-5lzD_LlIVvJ0QkXQ==&ch=07Mjijxwa90m4qhzKRX5li_66R_9N6-ur32-gMwZ9JGhP8yecmOuZg==> details nearly 60 funding opportunities for food-related businesses in Michigan and across the United States, including new crowdfunding and startup accelerator resources. 

MI Based Beginning Farmer Training Programs
This webinar/resource features twenty Michigan-based beginning farmer initiatives.  can be heard discussing their projects and a Michigan map of the webinar participant initiatives can be found at the link below. CRFS notes that the goal of the webinar is to "increase awareness of beginning farmer initiatives in Michigan, as well as to encourage collaboration and sharing of resources among those involved". Click below for more information and to access the webinar.
 
Michigan Beginning Farmer Initiatives Webinar <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UlNhWLZuhg7bV7pFY_f7biyl0PFLa1Gc7Fn7jn4bXyHBtEMV9rRyGIBB9N7Hj_Vz95o-1hDfRBdH5-VQT5jNDeLvyFh9PVQqE73mP_TBOky_B_dR1FJtpuC9WFCM9e4obYdXUBZeggZ2teag2NshDRPCLji0Rr8lSpDvGYwgrIHPKG40rNRQWDKrmfngVisi6A8peRWWwN7nTXZ_sWMFL1ddcEqd6fs5XM36J1Z8yDI=&c=qqFzBFxzRVWEwk2XXbulCOv7Le56v_jhUFljF-5lzD_LlIVvJ0QkXQ==&ch=07Mjijxwa90m4qhzKRX5li_66R_9N6-ur32-gMwZ9JGhP8yecmOuZg==>
The webinar was sponsored by the MSU Center for Regional Food Systems, the MSU Student Organic Farm, the MSU North Farm and MSU Tollgate Farm, and Michigan Food and Farming Systems (MIFFS).

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