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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.
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.
Resolve to have a great 4-H year

Published on December 12, 2018
4-H club resolutions for the New Year!
MSU Horticulture Student featured in American Vegetable Grower Magazine

Published on December 11, 2018
Tye Thompson interviewed and featured in a national trade magazine
Two MSU Horticulture Students Awarded Scholarships at Great Lakes EXPO Banquet

Published on December 11, 2018
Tye Wittenbach and Tye Thompson both were awarded scholarships at this industry event
Leaders can learn to engage youth

Published on December 11, 2018
There are many resources available to leaders to assist them in having meaningful engagement with youth.
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.
MSU awarded $160K USDA grant to expand career opportunities in forestry, natural resources

Published on December 11, 2018
A grant supporting diversity, equity and inclusion along with workforce development will help fund the Multicultural Scholars Program within the MSU Department of Forestry.
You don’t need to be elected to be a leader

Published on December 11, 2018
Small town police officer continues to have a big impact.
4-H global leadership: World Turtles and the Five Competencies for Youth Global Leaders

Published on December 11, 2018
The new Michigan 4-H Backpack to Adventure: Youth Leaders in a Global World curriculum encourages participants to start with the introductory activity called World Turtles and the Five Competencies for Youth Global Leaders.