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Cottage to Commercial: Ingredients for a successful food business
Published on September 5, 2014
Cottage to Commercial training will help you understand how to turn your food business idea into a commercial reality. -
Flint, Michigan area urban agriculture report – September 3, 2014
Published on September 3, 2014
Plant disease pressures remain high for growers in urban and semi-rural small scale diversified vegetable farm fields, hoop-houses and market gardens as harvest continues. -
Interest in agriculture careers are on the rise
Published on August 29, 2014
Interest in local foods and where our food comes from generates increased interest in agriculture careers, especially if local food and nutrition topics are taught in schools. -
Flint, Michigan area urban agriculture report – August 20, 2014
Published on August 20, 2014
Plant disease pressures remain high for growers in urban and semi-rural small scale diversified vegetable farm fields, hoop-houses and market gardens. Harvest of many vegetable crops is well underway. -
Collaborative markets
Published on August 20, 2014
Fremont and Newaygo Farmers Markets are managed collaboratively to better serve vendors and customers. -
MSU Better Process Control School for pickled vegetables, condiments and related items for sale
Published on August 19, 2014
Those who require Federal Food & Drug Administration certification to produce acidified and low acid foods, and/or acid foods in hermetically sealed containers may attend Michigan State University’s upcoming Better Process Control School. -
Foodservice operations need to understand expiration dates on meat and poultry packages
Published on August 18, 2014
As a foodservice provider, documentation and appropriate handling of meat is very important. -
Flint, Michigan Area Urban Agriculture Report – August 13, 2014
Published on August 13, 2014
Heavy rains this week brought much needed precipitation to some growers in urban and semi-rural small-scale diversified vegetable farm fields, hoop-houses and market gardens. -
Wholesaling options to grow your food business: Part 2
Published on August 13, 2014
Learn how to wholesale to restaurants to increase your food product sales. -
Wholesaling options to grow your food business: Part 1
Published on August 13, 2014
Learn about your responsibilities when wholesaling with a cooperative, food hub or door-to-door company.