Resources

Emerging Farmers Learning Series — Value Chain Coordination: Other Sales Avenues

Published on March 16, 2026
Paul Green, of Marrow Detroit Provision, presented on three sectors of the value chain, discussed Michigan’s local food value chain coordinators, and outlined alternative models. This is the second webinar as part of the Emerging Farmer Learning Series.
Emerging Farmers Learning Series — Business Model: How to Scale for Growth

Published on March 11, 2026
Millie Chu, Founder and CEO of Global Entrepreneurship Business Lab, presented on five different business models for food businesses and methods for scaling for growth in this first webinar as part of the Emerging Farmer Learning Series.
Beginning Farmer Resource and Decision-Making Guide

Published on December 8, 2025
Beginning Farmer Resource & Decision-Making Guide main page
Driving Demand: Identifying your Target Consumer and Crafting a Story that Will Sell – August 27, 2025

Published on September 9, 2025
This webinar from the Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center guides food and farm businesses through understanding their customers to increase their sales.
Get Grant Ready: How Farmers Can Use Cash Flow to Prepare for Funding Webinar – August 21, 2025

Published on August 27, 2025
In this webinar, food and farm business owners can learn how to use cash flow and profitability statements to prepare for grant opportunities.
MSU Sensory Lab Service Center Testing Rates

Published on June 12, 2025
The MSU Sensory Lab is directed by Dr. Emily Mayhew and operates as a Service Center providing sensory and consumer testing to clients.
MSU Product Center 2024 Economic Impacts

Published on May 7, 2025
Since 2003, the Michigan State University Product Center has assisted in business expansions resulting in total investments of over $446 million and creation of 3,729 jobs.
The State of Michigan Agriculture: 2025

Published on April 9, 2025
This analysis outlines the state of Michigan agriculture in 2025.
The Outlook for Michigan Agriculture 2025

Published on April 9, 2025
This analysis outlines the outlook for agriculture with a particular emphasis on commodities of particular importance to Michigan.
Accounting for Food Businesses Webinars

Published on January 13, 2025
This five video series can be a great resource for operators working in incubator and shared use kitchens who seek to organize and understand their business' financial records.