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Tips for personal care, cosmetic and dietary supplement product start-up companies
Published on February 21, 2020
Licensing regulation and labeling requirements for personal care, cosmetic, and dietary supplement products is explored. -
Be frugal when starting a business
Published on December 18, 2019
Conserving cash is an important skill for an entrepreneur with a start-up business. -
Petoskey Farms Vineyard & Winery receives Start Up to Watch Award from MSU Product Center
Published on November 15, 2019
Tracie and Andy Roush received the award at the annual Making It In Michigan Conference and Marketplace Trade Show in Lansing. -
Farmers market tools for Southeast Michigan beginning farmers
Published on November 1, 2019
New Resources help farmers-market-oriented producers make the best decisions for their businesses -
Keeping Emmet County businesses strong in 2018-2019
Published on November 1, 2019
MSU Extension providing education, technical assistance and support to food and agricultural professionals through the MSU Product Center. -
Lipari: Making It In Michigan Sponsor Spotlight
Published on October 24, 2019
Lipari is sponsoring this year's Making It In Michigan Conference and Marketplace Trade Show taking place Nov. 13 in Lansing. -
Connecting Yooper flavor to the broader state at Making it in Michigan
Published on October 18, 2019
Rozie’s Foods has quickly moved from a conceptual startup to regionally distributed food business. Rose credits her rapid growth to a great product, strong team and personal touch. -
Meijer supports communities, entrepreneurs in several ways at Making It In Michigan
Published on October 10, 2019
Meijer is the primary corporate partner of the educational conference and trade show and will have buyers on hand looking for products to put on store shelves -
BRITE bites has bright future because it was able to define its brand, founder says
Published on September 18, 2019
Attending Making It In Michigan Conference and Marketplace Trade Show as a vendor shined a light on what was most important to be a successful food entrepreneur, and this MSU student is never looking back. -
Starting a Licensed Food Business
Published on September 18, 2019
Starting a Licensed Food Business training will help you understand how to turn your food business idea into a successful commercial reality. -
The Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility launches first-ever farmers market
Published on August 29, 2019
Local food project empowers students, promotes healthy, sustainable living, and encourages relationships through education. -
Register now for Michigan’s premier food entrepreneur conference 'Making It In Michigan'
Published on August 16, 2019
Conference is Nov. 13 at the Lansing Center and space for both educational sessions and vendor space is limited. -
Employee mentorship and positive community impact are the keys to success for this Grand Rapids fresh juice business
Published on August 16, 2019
Jermale Eddie of Malamiah Juice Bar will be a workshop presenter at the 2019 Making It In Michigan Conference and Marketplace Trade Show. -
Opportunities in forestry: Hazelnuts
Published on August 6, 2019
Hazelnut products comprise a diverse and growing global industry. Recent regional developments represent an opportunity for Upper Peninsula growers to break into this $34-billion-dollar industry. -
Text is marketing
Published on July 18, 2019
In the retail food industry, consumers spend a short amount of time deciding which products to buy from the crowded grocery store shelf. Typeface is an important aspect of food branding that can attract a consumer’s attention, and dollars. -
As calendar pages turn to July, Michigan State University Extension encourages readers to keep the June Dairy Month celebration going!
Published on July 2, 2019
Dairy farmers work 365 days a year to provide wholesome and nutritious dairy products so consumers can enjoy them all year long! -
Home vegetable gardeners are asked to "grow a row" for their local food pantry
Published on May 17, 2019
Feeding America believes that food insecurity impacts one in eight people in west and northern Michigan. -
Smart Gardening featured at the “Let’s Get Growing” garden show
Published on May 17, 2019
Michigan State University Extension Master Gardeners have tremendous success hosting their first program in Alpena. -
MSU Dairy Food Complex receives 2019 CANR Oustanding Team Award
Published on April 22, 2019
The MSU Dairy Foods Complex Team received the 2019 Outstanding Team Award from the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR). They support the Dairy Store and Dairy Plant under the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition. -
Keeping Businesses Strong in Montmorency County
Published on April 11, 2019
How does MSU Extension and the MSU Product Center help Michigan entrepreneurs?