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Plant, Viticulture and Landscape courses enrollment open through MSU this fall
Published on June 25, 2012
Off-campus courses in Applied Plant Science and Viticulture through MSU are available at northwest and southwest Michigan community college locations this fall. -
Michigan’s hard cider comes naturally
Published on June 22, 2012
The popularity of hard cider is stimulating the growth of new cideries in Michigan with business counseling from the Michigan State University Product Center. -
Why are social media trends important to business owners?
Published on June 15, 2012
Knowledge of social media use trends will help small business operators target their marketing efforts. -
Managing social media: finding the right person
Published on June 15, 2012
If you have not yet taken your small business marketing mainstream with Facebook, Twitter and other forms of social media, recruit someone who enjoys it. -
Pricing your food product for profit
Published on June 7, 2012
It is virtually impossible for small food businesses to compete in the lower price range of the commodity market. Because of this, it is critical to highlight product attributes consumers value and will pay a higher price for. -
Where’s the waste?
Published on June 4, 2012
Michigan waste biomass energy inventory to support renewable energy development. -
MarketMaker assists fruit industry
Published on May 30, 2012
MarketMaker provides assistance to Michigan’s fruit producers affected by spring freezes. -
Regional food system development bolstered by new university research, outreach initiative
Published on May 22, 2012
There are few things more universal than the need to eat. Where communities get their food, how it is produced, and how people access it are among the issues that a new Michigan State University initiative will address. -
Fruit growers faced with oil and gas leasing decisions: Part 1
Published on May 16, 2012
A weather disaster coupled with an offer to lease mineral rights can provide tempting immediate cash flow, are there potential long term considerations to know before signing an oil and gas lease? -
What does placemaking mean for me and my community?
Published on May 14, 2012
Communities that embrace and actively apply concepts that support a strong sense of place will experience a robust economic viability, as people will choose to live, work and establish their businesses within and around that community.