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From ideas to enterprises: Empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs

Published on May 7, 2025
Michigan’s youth to showcase their entrepreneurial ventures at the CEC Conference, inspiring communities to nurture future business leaders.
MSU Product Center honors Furniture City Creamery with the 2025 Barrier Buster Award

Published on May 7, 2025
The Grand Rapids-based ice cream company is recognized for their recent expansion.
Charlevoix Cheese Company recognized with 2025 Start-Up to Watch Award at Making It In Michigan Conference

Published on May 7, 2025
Persistence pays off for farmstead cheese entrepreneurs.
Grain bin and manure pit safety education saves lives

Published on May 7, 2025
Providing Michigan agribusinesses and farm families with grain bin and manure pit safety education helps prevent fatalities on their farms.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 7, 2025

Published on May 7, 2025
Blueberries and strawberries are blooming.
MSU scholar who integrates people and nature so both thrive named to National Academy of Sciences

Published on May 7, 2025
Jianguo "Jack" Liu, known for both his work on panda habitat and innovative global sustainabiity, is one of three MSU professors honored this year.
What is evapotranspiration and why is it important in irrigation?

Published on May 7, 2025
Evapotranspiration (ET) isn’t just a scientific term, it’s the foundation of efficient irrigation. Understanding and applying ET helps maximize yields while improving water productivity.
Great Lakes Tinned Fish wins MSU Product Center’s 2025 Young Innovator Award

Published on May 7, 2025
The Grand Rapids-based company is the first Midwest-based tinned fish company to source exclusively from the Great Lakes region.
Founder of drench LLC, recognized as the MSU Product Center’s 2025 Entrepreneur of the Year

Published on May 7, 2025
Karen Akouri of drench LLC, a Detroit-based salad dressing company, was recognized at the 2025 Making It In Michigan event for achieving entrepreneurial business success.
A fearless force for good

Published on May 6, 2025
Celebrating the impactful career and legacy of MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Professor Emeritus Dr. Eunice Foster.