Protect Our Farmers and Food
The Harvest Exchange is a Michigan nonprofit that connects local farmers with food banks and communities in need. We help farmers grow their reach while reducing food waste and delivering fresh produce to families across Michigan. Built on community, sustainability, and support for local agriculture, our goal is to create a stronger local food network for everyone.
20K-50K+
farmer-related suicides globally per year
100 million+
homeless or housing-insecure people worldwide lack nutritious food.
570–600 million
farms worldwide
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Earth for Us to Protect
About The Harvest Exchange
The Harvest Exchange is a nonprofit dedicated to connecting local farmers with communities in need across Michigan. We help farmers grow their businesses through promotion, distribution support, and education in areas like finance and accounting while delivering fresh produce to food banks and families.
Take Advantage!
Take advantage of our free financial tools, virtual meetings, webinars, and community events designed to help farmers and community members learn finance, accounting, and business skills. Everyone is welcome to learn, connect, and grow with us. Check out our Instagram for the latest event updates and announcements, and DM us anytime @theharvestexchangemi with questions, concerns, and opportunities.
Our Michigan Mission
The Harvest Exchange is on a mission to support farmers with financial knowledge and resources while helping reduce hunger across Michigan. We work to connect farms—often located far from population centers—with food banks to improve the distribution of fresh produce to people in need.
Looking To Volunteer?
Looking to volunteer? The Harvest Exchange welcomes anyone who wants to make a difference, even if you’re not located in Michigan. We offer a variety of roles that match different skills and interests, and you can contact us to find the right fit for you.