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.   
14th Annual Michigan Family Farms Conference
Farmers Leading the Future: Blending Established Wisdom and New Ideas
MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL, MARSHALL MI

Join us on February 4, 2017 for this annual forum created for beginning, small-scale and culturally diverse farmers to network, learn, and build sustainable family farms. It is an energizing, hands-on event customized to this important audience.  

This year’s conference will offer 18 Unique Workshops, A Story Slam, Youth Track, and A Keynote Address by Erin Caudell & Franklin Pleasant, The Voyage to the Vision: Freshening Up The Food System! Early bird tickets sale ends on January 6th.  Erin is an active member of the Women in Ag Network and her and Franklin provide priceless support to the network and farm. Join us on February 4th, as they tell their story of the Voyage to the Vision.
SHARE YOUR VOICE,
IT MATTERS! 
We are putting together the calendar for 2017. Please complete the survey so we may best serve you.  WIA Network Survey 
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 |  lacey @miffs.org
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