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. 
The Women in Agriculture (WIA) Network of Genesee County seeks to create an intentional space to grow meaningful connections between women working in agriculture. WIA works to build knowledge, connections, innovate, problem-solve, and create new opportunities for women interested in finding a livelihood in agriculture.   
Upcoming WIA Events
Scaling Up at Thread Creek Farm
Saturday, November 12th, 1 PM- 5 PM
  WIA Network Meeting at the Local Grocer
Monday, November 21st, 5:30 PM-8:00 PM
More information and registration
Successful Direct Marketing and Promotion,
At the Local Grocer.
Sunday, December 4th, 1 PM-5 PM
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WIA FDC UPDATE, from Farm Manager Dana Voorheis 

What's happening at the farm Dana?
There is a lot happening at the farm. We have notices some cut worm damage to the spinach, brassica salad mix is ready to be harvested, and I have been cleaning up beds lately. And crops are still going into the ground. I put in 3 yr asparagus crowns in couple of weeks ago and onions as an experiment. The strawberries are surviving so far, only spring will tell. A very special thanks to Franklin and Erin from the Local Grocer for all your help and persistence at the farm. We pulled plastic across the hoop house and the new fence netting has kept the deer out for the last 2 weeks. That's always a reason to celebrate.

Contact  Dana at [email protected] if you are interested in volunteering at WIA Farm Development Center.
Your contribution, in any capacity, is welcomed and appreciated. Thank you for playing a critical role in making Michigan farming an attractive and viable livelihood.

Sincerely,

WIA Network
Ph: 517.432.0712 |  [email protected]
This material is organized through the collaboration of MSU Student Organic Farm, Michigan Food and Farming Systems (MIFFS), and the Center for Regional Food Systems (CRFS), in partnership with Genesee County and Extended Area Women in Agriculture Network. This is based upon work supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, under award number 2015-70017-22856