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SUMMARY:Emerging Farmer Learning Series
DESCRIPTION:Dive into business operations\, legal\, financing\, and more learnings tailored to farm businesses. \nNot only must farmers juggle soil health\, growing seasons\, and pests\, but they must also manage many facets of running a business. This free\, 7-week webinar series explores key business skills for Michigan growers.  \nJoin us each week to hear from subject matter experts\, from value chain coordination to financial fluency. As part of Michigan’s Emerging Farmers project\, this series is facilitated by the Michigan Good Food Fund and Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems. \nThese virtual sessions will be held on Wednesdays from 12-1:30pm\, March 4-April 15\, 2026. Each 90-minute session will be led by an experienced subject matter expert from across the state. Attendees will be able to connect with other participants in breakout rooms where they will share their experiences and new solutions. These sessions will be hosted live for interactive discussions and recorded for later viewing. \nRegister here \n  \nEmerging Farmers Learning Series Schedule:\nBusiness Model: How to Scale for Growth\nMarch 4\, 2026\, 12pm-1:30pm\nFeatured Speaker: Millie Chu\, Founder & CEO\, Global Entrepreneurship Business Lab \nValue Chain Coordination: Other Sales Avenues\nMarch 11\, 2026\, 12pm-1:30pm\nFeatured Speaker: Paul Green\, Sales Manager\, Marrow Detroit Provisions \nCustomer Insights and Marketing\nMarch 18\, 2026. 12pm-1:30pm\nFeatured Speaker: Erika Tebbens\, Director of Impact\, Taste the Local Difference \nHR: Hiring and Keeping Employees\nMarch 25\, 2026 12pm-1:30pm\nFeatured Speaker: Carolina Puerta-Estevez\, Founder\, Human Resources Bilingual International Services \nLegal: Intro to Farm Business Law and Liability Insurance\nApril 1\, 2026. 12pm-1:30pm\nFeatured Speaker: Carolyn Johnson\, Associate Attorney\, LightStone Law \nFinancial Fluency: How to read the numbers\nApril 8\, 2026\, 12pm-1:30pm\nFeatured Speaker: Andy Larson\, Farm Program Manager\, Food Finance Institute of the Universities of Wisconsin System \nWrap Up and Celebration: Peer to Peer with a Farmer\nApril 15\, 2026\, 12pm-1:30pm\nFeatured Speaker: Alex Ball\, Owner & Farm Manager\, Old City Acres \n  \n \nAs part of the Michigan’s Emerging Farmers project\, Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems is proud to partner with the Michigan Good Food Fund on facilitating this learning opportunity for Michigan farmers. This series aims to build knowledge on business basics as requested by participants in the Michigan Good Food Fund’s Seed Award program.  \nQuestions? Please reach out to Jazmin Bolan-Williamson at bolanwil@msu.edu  \nAbout the Michigan Good Food Fund \nMichigan Good Food Fund invests in food and farm entrepreneurs across the state\, offering flexible financing and tailored business assistance to grow a more resilient\, inclusive local food system. We meet entrepreneurs where they are\, connect them with what they need\, and build long-term relationships that help their businesses thrive. As we work toward a more resilient\, inclusive food industry\, we focus on entrepreneurs whose access to power and capital has been historically limited because of their race\, ethnicity\, and/or gender. Our efforts are guided by the shared vision of our Stakeholder Board\, a diverse group of entrepreneurs\, farmers\, funders\, and policymakers with deep roots in Michigan. \nAbout Michigan’s Emerging Farmers \nOur statewide program aims to create pathways to growth and economic opportunity for all of Michigan’s agricultural producers\, including small- to mid-sized farmers. This project is funded by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture\, in a cooperative agreement with members of the Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems\, Michigan State University Extension\, and Michigan Food and Farming Systems (MIFFS). \n  \nThis work is supported by the American Rescue Plan Technical Assistance Initiative program\, project award no. 2023-70417-39233\, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.  \nAny opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy.
URL:https://migoodfoodfund.org/event/emerging-farmer-learning-series/
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