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Growing more than produce at New City Neighbors’ urban farm in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Published on November 4, 2014
An urban farm is transforming a neighborhood that lacks healthy food options while providing high school students with valuable job skills. -
Northern grapes project webinar series starts soon
Published on October 17, 2014
A variety of production, enology and marketing topics are scheduled for the Northern Grapes Project webinar series which runs from November 2014 to April 2015. -
Mayra Martinez: An entrepreneur success story
Published on September 26, 2014
Mayra Martinez and her family built a successful restaurant and full service catering business. Upcoming plans include branching into food processing. The lessons Mayra learned in the process and her words of advice for other packaged food entrepreneurs. -
MSU to launch Innovative Food Facility
Published on September 25, 2014
Michigan State University will use a $3 million grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration to launch the Food Processing and Innovation Center. -
The Seventh Annual Making It In Michigan Conference
Published on September 22, 2014
One-Day Event Hosts Educational Sessions and Trade Show Featuring Over 160 Michigan-made Food and Agricultural Products -
October is National Farm-to-School Month
Published on September 22, 2014
Many schools will be celebrating October by offering a variety of locally produced foods. -
Business start-up assistance from MSU Product Center
Published on September 18, 2014
Start a food enterprise in Michigan with assistance from the Michigan State University Product Center. -
Growing grocery store sales of your food product
Published on September 15, 2014
Greg Morano shares his success story of growing his food sales. Find out how he uses placement, relationship, pricing and demos to increase sales. -
Preparing for high volume food production: Shopping for a co-packer, Part 2
Published on September 11, 2014
Are you reaching your capacity in food processing and need someone else to make it in larger quantities? Learn how to shop for a co-packer to ensure you make an informed decision that will help your business grow. -
Ingredients to turn your home food business into a commercial business
Published on September 11, 2014
Starting a commercial food business or changing your business activities to a commercial business will affect much more than just the licensing of your product. Learn where you can gain more knowledge about the steps needed to accomplish this. -
Spice up your tailgate with Michigan meats
Published on September 8, 2014
Local meat offers a wide range of Michigan beef, lamb, pork and goat that will help you create a memorable menu for your guests. -
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. -
Collaborative markets
Published on August 20, 2014
Fremont and Newaygo Farmers Markets are managed collaboratively to better serve vendors and customers. -
Garden Fresh Executives to Host Keynote Panel
Published on August 13, 2014
Garden Fresh executives are slated to host the Keynote Panel at the seventh annual Making it in Michigan Conference on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at the Lansing Center. -
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. -
Michigan Fresh website a proven resource for consumer food use
Published on August 11, 2014
Consumers are using the Michigan Fresh website as a source for how to select, use, and preserve local foods. -
Food safety plan assistance offered by the MSU Product Center
Published on August 11, 2014
Learn more about how the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) affects your business and how the MSU Product Center offers food safety plan development assistance to small food processors. -
MSU Extension launches “Summer Surplus” produce donation campaign in Western Michigan
Published on August 6, 2014
Funded by the Grand Rapids Community Foundation, the campaign encourages home gardeners to donate their extra produce to local food pantries. -
Food entrepreneurs have a recipe for success
Published on August 4, 2014
Take your recipe and turn it into a viable commercial product with free assistance from MSU Product Center.