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Opportunities in forestry: Non-timber forest products
Published on March 26, 2019
Producing non-timber forest products within a forest can create income and open new markets. Value-added products from the forest represents a possible solution to non-timber forest products’ well known market challenges. -
Opportunities in forestry: Specialty wood
Published on March 25, 2019
Opportunities to selectively harvest trees with unique growth patterns enables managers to differentiate their product in order to access higher margin markets. Novel marketing of any timber product can yield the same effect. -
490 Bakery aims to employ previously incarcerated individuals
Published on March 11, 2019
A new bakery is launched in Muskegon Area with the purpose of providing transitional employment for men and women returning from prison or jail and helping them to get back on their feet and back to a full-time job eventually. -
Berrien County Program Highlights 2018
Published on March 5, 2019
MSU Extension made a difference in the lives of Berrien County residents through educational programs and resources. Find out more. -
Critical conversations at the April 5, 2019 Michigan Racial Equity in the Food System Summit
Published on February 22, 2019
Keynote speaker chef Tunde Wey to conduct a series of regional culinary events in support of summit. -
Robert Craig receives Alumni Service Award
Published on February 21, 2019
Robert Craig receives Alumni Service Award at ANR Week 2019. -
Announcing MSU Product Center Business Assistance Award: Round 2
Published on February 19, 2019
The Michigan Good Food Fund is excited to announce a second round of Business Assistance Awards to support enterprises helping to grow Michigan's good food future. -
Generation Yum: Learn how Millennials and Gen Z are impacting the food system
Published on January 15, 2019
Come see a presentation on Feb. 20, 2019 at the Grand Rapids Downtown Market -
Cured and vacuum packaged meat eligible for 30 day shelf life
Published on January 11, 2019
Food code reference allows for shelf life of cured, vacuum packaged cooked meat up to 30 days. -
Volunteers are the heart of Breakfast on the Farm events
Published on December 21, 2018
Michigan State University Extension’s Breakfast on the Farm program engages volunteers during the planning and delivery of events. -
Economic Forecast Provides Critical Information for Michigan Stakeholders
Published on December 21, 2018
The latest economic outlook generated Steven Miller's MSU Economic Forecast Model shows potential problems for Michigan's economy in 2019. -
Juice industry regulations to concentrate on
Published on December 12, 2018
Manufacturers of packaged juice need state licensing, production in a commercial kitchen, correct labeling and most likely a food safety plan along with a Process Authority Review to sell their product in Michigan. -
Product Center Leads Roundtable of Michigan Agriculture and Food Leaders
Published on December 12, 2018
Leaders across Michigan's agricultural and food industries gather twice a year to discuss trends and concerns throughout the state, based on a survey AFRE's Bill Knudson conducts and analyses. -
Tea trends
Published on December 11, 2018
Tea holds a large consumer consumption rate and future sales point to interest in healthy and premium options for expanded sales and prices. -
Do you run a food-related business? Check out the new MarketMaker web tool: Part 1
Published on December 11, 2018
MarketMaker has a new look and has been updated with new search features to link food markets across the U.S. -
Consumers gain knowledge and trust at the MSU Beef Center Breakfast on the Farm event
Published on December 7, 2018
Consumers leave with improved impressions about beef production -
Creating a morning of beef production literacy
Published on December 7, 2018
Organizing a Breakfast on the Farm event is a committee and community effort. -
Nuts, seeds and trail mix trends
Published on November 27, 2018
Price leads consumer decisions when purchasing nuts, seeds and trail mix. Due to the fact that main consumption occasion for these products is snacking, expanding the times and occasions that they are consumed will lead to increased sales. -
Nut spread trends
Published on November 27, 2018
Peanut Butter takes the lead in taste, flavor and price among spreads, but has some work to do to be considered a snack item. -
Seeking Breakfast on the Farm hosts for 2019
Published on November 14, 2018
Since 2009, Michigan State University Extension has been working with farm families who host on-farm tours designed to showcase modern agriculture.