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Food Safety Summit focused on safe produce, certified growers for FSMA
Published on March 13, 2017
Second annual Southwest Michigan Food Safety Summit certifies 45 growers. -
Are you thinking of a cottage food business?
Published on March 6, 2017
Consider taking a Cottage Food Law class through MSU Extension. -
Responsible and sustainable travel - Is it here to stay?
Published on March 5, 2017
Annual report reveals continuing growth and interest in responsible travel around the world. -
What are visitors’ first impressions of your community?
Published on March 5, 2017
Four communities in Michigan’s Thumb region will undergo the MSU Extension First Impressions program to assess tourism strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in their community. -
Improve understanding of your farm’s working capital
Published on February 28, 2017
ANR Week workshop will help farmers of all skill levels understand how to understand farm working capital in order to prioritize options and make timely management decisions. -
Knowing your farm’s production costs helps navigate economic realities
Published on February 28, 2017
ANR Week workshop will help farmers of all skill levels understand how to use business numbers to prioritize options and make timely management decisions. -
Making press releases reflect your company’s truth
Published on February 28, 2017
Every business will need to issue a press release at some time. Speaking with one, clear voice, will allow your company to avoid public confusion. -
Inside the cooperative board room: Seeking procedural excellence
Published on February 28, 2017
Cooperative boards of directors are ultimately responsible for their own financial health. Success can be achieved by understanding the co-op’s mission and respectful discussion at the board level within an agreed upon framework. -
Celebrate CSA Day 2017
Published on February 20, 2017
Celebrate CSA Day 2017 by supporting a local farmer and ensuring a season’s worth of fresh fruits and vegetables. -
2017 Spring FDA FSMA-defined grower produce safety trainings scheduled
Published on February 13, 2017
Registration for all four Michigan locations hosting Produce Safety Alliance grower training is now open.