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Special Announcement
Join MIFFS!
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MIFFS is currently hiring a part-time Financial Manager. For more information or to apply, check out the job descriptions.
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Greetings MIFFS Supporters
SAVE THE DATE FOR 2 GREAT EVENTS
Meet the Buyers Workshop and Reception- Tuesday, December 6th, 2016
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14TH Annual Michigan Family Farms Conference
February 4th, 2017
LOOK, A NEW DATE!
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Farm Development Centers (FDC)
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Farm Development Center Education Opportunities
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Other Community
Events/Opportunities
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.
MSU Extension Free Education Event Sept. 8th from 8:30am - 4:30pm.
This all day event will cover soil health concepts, nitrogen treatments and the Climate
Pro Crop Model as well as give participants the opportunity to see MSU research trials that are focused on nitrogen and phosphorus management for corn and soy production. MIFFS Vets in Ag Network co-Director Adam Ingrao will also be speaking on opportunities in Michigan ag for military veterans. Location: Mason Technology Center (474 South Onondaga Rd., Mason, MI 48854). To register for this FREE event call Kathy at 517-543-5567 for Eaton County residents or call Robin at 517-676-5578 for Ingham and all other counties.
October 28th at the Kellogg Center.
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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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.
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.
Michael Fields Agricultural Institute
provides free Grant Advising services with a focus on beginning farmers, limited resource farmers, socially disadvantaged farmers and/or military veterans, as well as young organizations working with these farmers.
For more information
and to be on the e-list, please contact MFAI’s
Grants Advisor
, Deirdre Birmingham (608) 219-4279
deirdreb4@gmail.com
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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!
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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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