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West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum launching sustainable food initiative
Published on February 11, 2014
New committee will be tasked with assisting member organizations on sourcing locally produced food for their facilities and events. -
Call 2-1-1 for information and referrals to health, human and social service organizations
Published on February 11, 2014
Referral specialists at a local or regional 2-1-1 calling center will answer your call and access databases of resources for individuals and families in need of assistance. -
Eaton Good Food Council to host 2014 Eaton Good Food Fair
Published on February 10, 2014
The Eaton Good Food Council invites food producers, consumers and businesses to this February 22 event at the Eaton County RESA (formerly the ISD). -
From restaurant to wholesale: Part 1
Published on February 7, 2014
Learn about product selection, regulations and packaging that will enable you to turn your restaurant food into a wholesale product. -
Feasibility studies for farmers markets
Published on February 7, 2014
Feasibility studies for farmers markets determine viability and guide decisions for start-ups and expansions. -
Register now for Michigan State University's IPM Academy!
Published on February 7, 2014
Academy helps farmers and gardeners with pest management decisions and more. -
How “GMO-free” gave Cheerios a competitive advantage
Published on February 5, 2014
Market research can help companies of every size determine how they find and communicate their competitive advantage. -
Create a family of products for successful grocery store sales
Published on February 5, 2014
Creating a family of products through flavor variety and same category additions can boost grocery store profits for food manufacturers. -
Food security through collective impact
Published on February 3, 2014
Working toward collective action and success within the food system allows stakeholder to address complex food access challenges. -
Open streets: Placemaking with physical activity in mind
Published on February 3, 2014
Around the nation, communities are turning streets over to pedestrians, cyclists and other non-motorized users for the purposes of building social capital, promoting physical activity and accessing local businesses in new ways.