Michigan Local Food Purchase Assistance Program – Impact Information Sheets
Shared from Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems From October 2022 – December 2026, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) coordinates the Michigan Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) program to maintain and improve resiliency in the food and farm supply chain. Targeted investments in local food procurement programs like the LFPA produce measured impacts for […]
Explore the National Impacts of the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program (LFPA)
Shared from Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems The Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) program was announced in December 2021 and led by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA AMS) Commodity Procurement Program. This new resource, Local Food Purchase Assistance Impact Report: A Preliminary Assessment of the LFPA Program, explores the national […]
2025-2026 National Organic Farmer Survey
Your experience matters! OFRF’s National Organic Farmer Survey is open. It takes about 25 minutes, and your insights help shape research, education, and resources for organic farmers nationwide. Complete the survey by Feb. 28, 2026, and receive a Johnny’s Seeds discount + enter to win Muck Boots, FELCO pruners, or a farm consultation. About OFRFThe […]