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New resources will help professionals use Michigan produce in school meal programs
Published on December 27, 2016
Making Michigan Recipes Work is a series of resources designed to help school food professionals expand scratch cooking, Farm to School programs, and use of Michigan produce. -
2017 food trend predictions
Published on December 24, 2016
Food experts predict the hottest food trends for the upcoming year. -
Worksite Community Supported Agriculture – A growing wellness trend
Published on December 24, 2016
A shares are finding their way into worksites with greater emphasis on employee health and wellness. -
Ag Action 2017 of Southwest Michigan features Food Business Development
Published on December 21, 2016
Michigan State University Extension, MSU Product Center and Kalamazoo Valley Community College will host Starting a Licensed Food Business Ag Action in early 2017. -
Considering a new winery or hard cider business? Attend the Winery Development Pre-conference
Published on December 21, 2016
Prospective winery licensees will obtain basic information about starting a winery or hard cider business in Michigan by participating in the one-day winery development conference to be held Feb. 22, 2017. -
Oakland County forms new food policy council
Published on December 12, 2016
Launched in September, this council is joining a sizeable network of food policy councils throughout Michigan. -
Support for veterans transitioning to farming increases
Published on December 9, 2016
Federal agencies, state land-grant universities and volunteer groups provide resources to veterans to help ease the change from the military to agricultural endeavors. -
2017 Winter FDA FSMA-defined Grower Produce Safety trainings scheduled
Published on December 5, 2016
Produce Safety Alliance grower training courses satisfying the Food and Drug Administration’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule certification requirement will be offered at three Michigan locations in winter 2017. -
Dry bean tour will give institutional buyers a behind-the-scenes look at Michigan beans
Published on December 5, 2016
Institutional stakeholders will get a first-hand glimpse at the Michigan dry bean supply chain. -
Find new markets at the Great Lakes EXPO Meet the Buyers event
Published on November 30, 2016
Connecting with new buyers and markets for fruit and vegetable growers is made easier through the Meet the Buyers reception at the Great Lakes EXPO December 6.