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Who are we?

A statewide, non-profit organization who purpose is to improve Michigan's triple bottom line: our economy, our environment & the social well being of our communities through Sustainable Agriculture Initiatives.

Sustainable agriculture addresses all aspects of the triple bottom line to improve the state’s:

economy - through agriculture and enhanced food systems

environment - by providing access to well researched and successful agricultural methods

social well being – such as better health and increasing our citizen’s opportunity to know where their food comes from reducing food security concerns.

MIFFS has become a recognized leader and resource to Michigan’s agricultural community. It has done so by addressing the issues farmers face, attracting resources, and developing partnerships among individuals and organizations. These partnerships have contributed to the productivity, viability and a greater environmental awareness of Michigan’s communities.

Our organization is focused around four program areas:

Assisting family farmers, including limited resource (multicultural), underserved farmers to develop entrepreneurial business, marketing, production and management skills to sustain their farming operations.

Growing market opportunities by linking consumers, communities and farmers.

Supporting agricultural stewardship and sustainable production.

Informing and influencing public policy and institutional decisions that impact family farms.