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Greetings Supporters,
The entire MIFFS team wishes you a pleasant fall season. In this months newsletter you will find information about our 2 annual events, what our networks have going on, career and granting opportunities and more. We hope you enjoy.
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2 Annual Events
Save the Dates, Sponsorship and Registration
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Tuesday, December 6th, 2016
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Tickets on SALE October 15th!
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Farm Development Centers' (FDC)
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Tilian will be a featured incubator farm during the
5th Annual NIFTI National Field School on October 25-27, 2016 in Ann Arbor, MI.
Join Incubator Farm Project staff from across the country to share best practice, troubleshoot common challenges, and grow as a community of practice!
Register today!
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West Michigan veterans... MSU Extension is hosting a veterans focus group on October 11 from 1800-2000 in Grand Rapids. MSUE is trying to identify the critical needs of veterans to shape their future outreach. Participants will be compensated for their time.
For more information or to RSPV contact Zelda-Felix Mottley at mottley@anr.msu.edu
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Monday, October 17th, 12 PM-5 PM
On Farm Food Safety at Flint Farmers' Market.
Register here!
Sunday, November 12th, 1 PM-5 PM.
Scaling Up at Thread Creek Farm. Registration will open soon.
Sunday, December 4th, 1 PM- 5 PM.
Successful Direct Marketing and Promotion at The Local Grocer. Register in November.
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Other Community
Events/Opportunities
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MSU Farmer Field School is comprised of intensive one and two day hands-on workshops. They are tailored to deliver in- depth, practical information built upon the foundational work of the MSU Organic Farmer Training Program and the wealth of knowledge in Michigan’s farming community.
October 28th at the Kellogg Center.
Land Forum: Making Your Vacant Land Projects a Reality. Land Forum is a workshop series designed to help Detroit residents through the process of buying vacant property in Detroit.
Tuesday, October 25th 5:30pm-8:00pm
at the Red Door Studio (7500 Oakland Ave, Detroit, MI 48211)
Check out the
Let's Farm Michigan Calendar
for a
ll your farming events or to post your event on the calendar contact lacey@miffs.org for more information.
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Granting Resources
(in order of deadline date)
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Native Agriculture and Food Systems Scholarship Program
First Nations Development Institute will award 10 $1,000 scholarships for the 2016-2017 academic school year to Native American college students majoring in agriculture and agriculture-related fields.
Applications must be submitted by October 5, 2016.
Whole Kids Foundation School Garden Grant & Extended Learning Garden Grant. Created in partnership with FoodCorps, the School Garden Grant program provides a $2,000 monetary grant to support an edible educational garden on the grounds of a K-12 school. Application deadline is October 31
Laura Jane Musser Fund Rural Initiative
The Laura Jane Musser Fund encourages collaborative and participatory efforts among citizens in rural communities that will help to strengthen their towns and regions in a number of civic areas. Programs in Colorado, Hawaii, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wyoming may apply. Planning grants up to $5,000 and implementation grants up to $25,000 are available. Proposals must be submitted online by November 2, 2016.
Read more...
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The Organic Farmer Training Program offers nine months of intensive instruction in year-round organic farming. The program focuses on diversified production of vegetables, livestock, flowers, fruits, and herbs for local markets. For more information visit MSU Organic Farm.
Scholarships available!
Farm Incubator Program in Michigan's Upper Peninsula with MSU.
Program Description:
The Apprentice Farmer Program is a farm incubator program that aims to serve as the launching point for individuals interested in starting their own farming enterprise. This two-year, residential program provides farming entrepreneurs with the necessary tools and assistance needed to ensure a solid start to their farming career.
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A New Partnership- MIFFS and National Young Farmers Coalition (NYFC), have a great opportunity for you. We are excited about this p
artnership and we hope you will take advantage of the savings. Want to learn more or see the benefits of this joint membership? Check out our
information page
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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, MIFFS
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480 Wilson Road, Room 172, East Lansing, MI 48824
Ph: 517.432.0712 | Fx: 517.353.7961 |
info@miffs.org
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