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The importance of the agenda
Published on May 5, 2014
The agenda indicates what will be done at the meeting. -
FSMA compliant worker training: Doing it right every time
Published on May 5, 2014
As a fresh produce grower, are you sharing the right information as part of your worker training to be FSMA compliant? Find out if you have all your food safety bases covered. -
Farmer’s market managers: Find vendors with online MarketMaker
Published on May 2, 2014
Farmer’s market managers can identify local farmers and food producers by using online MarketMaker. -
Billboard advertising is good, until it is “Badvertising”
Published on May 1, 2014
Small business owners can effectively use billboards to build brands and increase revenue with a simple design formula. -
Questions for those considering "direct marketing" of farm products
Published on April 30, 2014
U-pick and farm stand sales can be great for some people, but make sure this marketing approach will fit your personality. -
Avoid legal pitfalls when seeking funding for your LLC or small business
Published on April 29, 2014
Startups seeking investors could run afoul of the law by issuing unregistered securities. -
From restaurant to wholesale: Part 3
Published on April 25, 2014
Many factors affect the licensing of your popular restaurant dishes and sauces. Learn how the type of product, business name and level of sales can change the rules for your restaurant. -
Preparation is essential when selling your food product to a distributor
Published on April 25, 2014
Food businesses that want to sell their food to a distributor can benefit from adjusting their product price, configuring a pallet pack size, checking references and much more. -
Plan your own culinary day trip in Pure Michigan: Part 2
Published on April 17, 2014
While the season’s change, this may be great time to eat your way through your day. -
Public forum to address broadband internet access in Alcona County
Published on April 17, 2014
Alcona County will be hosting a Broadband Access Summit to help inform the community of the importance and necessity of Broadband Access for everyone in the county.