News
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Farmers markets act as gathering space and local economic engine
Published on February 20, 2012
Farmers markets are important to local economic development as well as the social and environmental vitality of the community. -
Using social media to connect people with agriculture
Published on February 20, 2012
Proprieters of farm and farmers markets are learning to use social media to connect with customers in promoting their products and connecting people with agriculture. -
Double Up Food Bucks program helps increase Bridge Card sales at West Michigan farmers markets
Published on February 4, 2012
Early estimates Show a 400% increase in 2011 compared to previous year -
Support local restaurants that offer healthy options
Published on February 4, 2012
Make the choice to patronize restaurants that offer healthier options to support your local food economy. -
MSU Extension and West Michigan Farmlink partner to promote local food purchasing
Published on January 12, 2012
Open house promotes local food purchasing for school food service professionals in Grand Rapids. -
It is hard to run a business alone
Published on October 13, 2011
Running a business requires skills in production, marketing and finances and it is difficult for one person to do it all. -
Dollars and sense of your food business (part 3)
Published on September 29, 2011
The Michigan State University Product Center innovation counselors can help emerging food producers incorporate good business practices into their plans. -
Selling your Michigan food product (part 2)
Published on September 29, 2011
Spending the time to research and target your potential market may take out some of the uncertainty with your new venture. -
A new way of thinking
Published on August 11, 2011
Don’t be afraid to step outside of your box when it comes to products, and marketing. -
MarketMaker connects the hungry in Michigan to much needed produce
Published on July 28, 2011
MI MarketMaker is an important resource used by the Food Bank Council of Michigan to source produce from Michigan farmers to feed the hungry of Michigan.