Resources

Emerging Farmers Learning Series — Business Model: How to Scale for Growth

Published on March 11, 2026
Millie Chu, Founder and CEO of Global Entrepreneurship Business Lab, presented on five different business models for food businesses and methods for scaling for growth in this first webinar as part of the Emerging Farmer Learning Series.
Loan Readiness Toolbox for Food and Farm Businesses

Published on February 12, 2026
The Toolbox includes resources for consumer-packaged goods manufacturers, caterers, restaurants, kitchen incubators, food trucks, and farmers who are ready to monitor and track their financial records and access financing in the next 18 – 24 months.
First Impressions Tourism Assessment: West Branch Summary of Results

Published on October 17, 2025
FIT is a comprehensive community assessment conducted by unannounced visitors in a host community.
First Impressions Tourism Assessment: Millington Summary of Results

Published on September 15, 2025
FIT is a comprehensive community assessment conducted by unannounced visitors in a host community.
First Impressions Tourism Assessment: St. Ignace Summary of Results

Published on July 21, 2025
FIT is a comprehensive community assessment conducted by unannounced visitors in a host community.
First Impressions Tourism Assessment: Copper Harbor Summary of Results

Published on July 21, 2025
FIT is a comprehensive community assessment conducted by unannounced visitors in a host community.
MSU Sensory Lab Service Center Testing Rates

Published on June 12, 2025
The MSU Sensory Lab is directed by Dr. Emily Mayhew and operates as a Service Center providing sensory and consumer testing to clients.
MSU Product Center 2024 Economic Impacts

Published on May 7, 2025
Since 2003, the Michigan State University Product Center has assisted in business expansions resulting in total investments of over $446 million and creation of 3,729 jobs.
The State of Michigan Agriculture: 2025

Published on April 9, 2025
This analysis outlines the state of Michigan agriculture in 2025.
The Outlook for Michigan Agriculture 2025

Published on April 9, 2025
This analysis outlines the outlook for agriculture with a particular emphasis on commodities of particular importance to Michigan.