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Shopping for local food on a budget: Part one
Published on August 19, 2015
MSU Extension offers tips for stretching your dollar when buying local foods. -
Flint, Michigan area urban agriculture report for August 13, 2015
Published on August 17, 2015
Current updates about urban and semi-rural small scale diversified vegetable farm fields, hoop houses and market gardens in the Flint, Michigan, area. -
Managing conflict: Three key components
Published on August 17, 2015
Preserve the relationship, create safety and develop a shared purpose. -
Urban farms need financially sound business models to be truly sustainable
Published on August 17, 2015
Before launching an urban farm, the producer should consider the effect of scale along with substantial production risks. Expect small, single digit returns on their investment with the need for development of an appropriate business strategy. -
Farmer’s markets are great places to launch food businesses
Published on August 13, 2015
Many Michigan niche food producers have successfully started and grown their businesses at local farmer’s markets. -
Urban and farmers markets have a long history in these iconic cities
Published on August 5, 2015
For some, purchasing fresh food directly from the farmer at a market is a new phenomenon, but in reality, such places have existed for more than a century. -
Flint, Michigan area urban agriculture report – August 5, 2015
Published on August 5, 2015
The edible flint Food Garden Tour showcased 17 of the area’s urban farms and gardens on July 29. -
Ombudsman – What is that?
Published on August 3, 2015
It is a confidential, informal, independent and neutral resource for employees with a workplace concerns. -
How to get a clean bill of “health” for your food business
Published on August 3, 2015
Carefully following the guidelines for food safety and sanitation are well worth a new business owners time and attention. -
Cash-in on the local food movement
Published on July 27, 2015
Studies show that tourists want to sample locally grown food.