We are here for Michigan
family farmers

Michigan Farmers Union (MFU) is a grassroots organization that works to protect the social and economic well-being of family farmers throughout Michigan. We are committed to enhancing the quality of life of family farmers through educational opportunities, cooperative endeavors, and civic engagement.

Upcoming
Events

 

WEBINAR: Starting a Creamery
Tuesday, January 14

Join Michigan Farmers Union and Verdant Hollow Farms for this insightful discussion on starting a creamery. From permitting to construction, inspections to marketing, Verdant Hollow Farms manager Molly Muchow will walk you through the process, challenges, and lessons learned.

Register

We are stronger together.

As a member of Michigan Farmers Union, you gain access to a nationwide network of family farmers and ranchers fighting for fairness with you. Members have the ability to engage in exclusive education opportunities, advocacy, and legislative initiatives. The benefits are extensive, with discounts on business development software, workwear, farm equipment, and travel booking. Whether you are a farmer or consumer, urban or rural, this organization fights for farm policies that ensure we have a safe and abundant food supply and carries the voice of farming communities to the state and federal legislatures.

Join the fight.

The Farmer's Share Of The Retail Dollar

Farmers and ranchers receive just 14.3* cents of the consumer food dollar.

Steak

1 Pound

Retail: $9.99
Farmer: $2.87
Bread

2 Pounds

Retail: $4.49
Farmer: $0.15
Apples

1 Pound

Retail: $1.29
Farmer: $0.62
Milk

1 Gallon

Retail: $4.39
Farmer: $1.77
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