Resources

Loan Readiness Toolbox for Food and Farm Businesses

Published on September 15, 2023
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.
A Handbook for New Cooperative Directors

Published on July 31, 2023
Cooperatives are a type of business where the owners of the business are also the users of the goods or services provided by the business.
MSU Product Center 2022 Economic Impacts

Published on July 21, 2023
Since 2003, the MSU Product Center has assisted in business expansions resulting in total investments of $537 million and creation of 3,536 jobs.
Foreign Ownership of Michigan Farmland

Published on June 30, 2023
. This brief study will analyze the level of foreign ownership in the U.S. with a particular emphasis on foreign ownership in Michigan.
Interim Update on the Economic Impact of Michigan's Agri-Food System

Published on June 6, 2023
This document offers an interim update on the economic impact of Michigan's agri-food and agri-energy system.
Supporting Michigan's Future through Community, Food & Environment Programming: 2022 Impacts

Published on May 17, 2023
MSU Extension educators work with businesses, local governments and communities to improve local economies and the lives of Michigan residents.
The Outlook for Michigan Agriculture 2023

Published on April 11, 2023
This analysis outlines the outlook for agriculture with a particular emphasis on commodities of particular importance to Michigan.
Funding Sources for Food-Related Businesses, Eighth Edition

Published on March 21, 2023
The eighth edition of this directory provides an overview of various financing sources available to food-related businesses in Michigan and across the United States.
Topics in Cooperative Governance

Published on December 9, 2022
This brief analysis considers some topics of cooperative governance. The primary focus is on the Board of Directors but many of these topics also are important for the hired management of the cooperative.
First Impressions Tourism Summary Report - City of Hart, October 2022

Published on October 24, 2022
This report is a general summary of raw data generated from visitor assessment surveys, photos, and discussions. Information presented in this report reflects the exclusive perspectives of five visitors to the City of Hart and surrounding region.