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Breakeven point for food businesses
Published on March 13, 2012
Know what business model to start out with and what level of sales you need to make to pay your bills and make a profit. -
Godfrey-Lee schools serve locally grown vegetables
Published on March 13, 2012
District supports farm-to-school concept and hopes to expand program. -
New generation cooperative leadership training can aid rural community development
Published on February 24, 2012
Cooperative development requires trained board members to act on the behalf of the membership at large to attain their goals. MSU Product Center – Food, Ag, Bio professionals offer board training and more. -
MSU Extension and Aquinas College partner to build community leadership
Published on February 21, 2012
Internships for community-based work make an impact on students, state -
MSU Extension provides facilitation assistance to engage citizens in biobanking practices
Published on February 17, 2012
Extension's statewide presence helps gauge public awareness in NIH-funded project -
Developing your specialty food product
Published on February 17, 2012
Steps for a Small Scale Food Business -
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 -
Food Safety Management For Processors
Published on February 4, 2012
10 Core Programs Lie At the Foundation of Your Food Safety Management System -
'Just Do It' can be a motto for business startups
Published on February 4, 2012
Starting a new business doesn’t always mean waiting for a detailed, written business plan. Eric Ries, author of “The Lean Startup,” says a minimum viable product could be enough many business startups. -
Double Up Food Bucks Program helps increase Bridge Card sales at West Michigan farmers markets
Published on January 16, 2012
Early estimates show a 400% increase in 2011 compared to 2010 -
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. -
Send your farm products to school
Published on November 1, 2011
Michigan State University assists communities, agricultural producers and school personnel in increasing Michigan foods in the menus of local schools. -
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. -
Farmers markets offer opportunity for livestock producers to sell directly to consumers
Published on October 7, 2011
Consumers are seeking out locally produced meat products -
Edible flint urban farmers co-op has community impact beyond food
Published on August 24, 2011
This urban gardening effort in the City of Flint produces multiple benefits towards a healthier community. -
Evaluating consumer acceptance of food products
Published on July 5, 2011
Sensory testing is a valuable tool in assessing consumer preferences. -
Road to Independence workshops aid budding entrepreneurs
Published on June 27, 2011
The MSU Product Center and Michigan State University Extension are offering “The Road to Independence”, an introduction to starting a business, which addresses planning, marketing, financial considerations and community resources. -
Consumers seek out heritage breeds
Published on June 2, 2011
Differentiation offered by specialty breeds fills a niche market -
Local food products with a story appeal to consumers
Published on June 2, 2011
Old family recipes can be turned into profitable, new products. -
Think creatively about new product development
Published on April 5, 2011
Asking the question, “Wouldn't it be nice if ...” can be the first step in developing a successful, new product.