Hi folks, SAFS often has a group of students that attend the Michigan Family Farms conference. Please let Julie know if you are interested in attending! Julie Cotton, M.S. Academic Specialist, Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems 1066 Bogue St, Room A264 - office Plant and Soil Sciences Building [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> 517-488-7841 m more information: safs.msu.edu<http://safs.msu.edu> advising: https://doodle.com/bp/juliecotton/safs-advising Please allow up to a business day for email responses - urgent issues can be sent via text. ****** 20th Annual Michigan Family Farms Conference 2024 [https://mlsvc01-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/daf179bb501/a7bf8826-f009-49df-9d79-00dc2c614366.png?ver=1670963308000] When Saturday, March 9, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM Where KVCC, Texas Township Campus 6767 West O Avenue Kalamazoo, MI 49009 The Michigan Family Farms Conference (MFFC) is more than just a conference. Year after year, farmers, educators, and food system professionals gather to network, learn, and share resources and experiences. We also come together to celebrate diversity, expand our knowledge of sustainable agriculture, and strengthen the supportive network of farmers that we know is essential for building resilient farms. The MFFC offers beginning, small-scale, and culturally diverse farmers a chance to network, learn, and build sustainable family farms. It is an energizing, hands-on event featuring multiple tracks of breakout sessions plus a youth track to engage the whole family. Transportation is available from Battle Creek, Detroit, and Lansing. For more information go to www.miffs.org/transportation<https://www.miffs.org/transportation> For more information or if you have any questions about the event, please don’t hesitate to contact us at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Register Now!<http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/regform?llr=n6hoz6wab&oeidk=a07ek39atqr6176db9e>