Economically the work of the MFPC will result in direct benefits to farmers, local food processors, manufacturers, distributors and retailers as well as the communities in which these enterprises develop. At all points in the food supply chain opportunities will develop to positively impact the economics of families and communities. Indirect economic benefits will also result for rural and urban residents through food-related revitalization projects.

From a public health standpoint MFPC's work is intended to help impact the broad population, with a special emphasis on school children and low-income families and individuals in both urban and rural areas. Increased accessibility to fresh and healthy Michigan grown foods, coupled with physical activity and nutrition education, can contribute to reducing obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic disease in Michigan adults and children.

Environmentally, all of Michigan's residents gain from the ecosystem services provided by a sustainable and viable agricultural sector such as preserving farmland as open space.