MSU Extension Business Development

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  Riker’s Dog Treats: a Michigan success story

  Published on April 7, 2021
  Riker’s Dog Treats shares its story of how love for the cherished family dog turned into a successful Michigan business.

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  Unlock the door to food business expansion at the Making It In Michigan virtual conference

  Published on April 1, 2021
  Michigan food businesses are invited to participate in the event starting April 27, 2021.

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  Learn how to design and shoot video like a professional on March 25

  Published on March 5, 2021
  Video is a powerful, yet not always easy to produce, communicative tool. Learn the best practices for this medium directly from a MSU professional videographer.

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  Consumer trends in ice cream and cheese consumption

  Published on February 14, 2021
  Novel coronavirus pandemic has significant effect on consumer demand for ice cream and cheese.

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  Brightening your idea

  Published on January 15, 2021
  Join us to learn more about starting your own food business.

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  What does carbon impact look like on a food label?

  Published on January 14, 2021
  Carbon labels communicate a product’s impact on climate change, similar to how Nutrition Facts communicate a food’s impact on your health.

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  In-person, on-farm learning for beginning farmers amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

  Published on December 14, 2020
  The MSU Student Organic Farm is offering a COVID-19 pandemic adapted Organic Farmer Training Program in 2021.

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  Teen’s guide to labor laws

  Published on December 4, 2020
  What kind of work can a teenager do? The answer depends on the state, the age of the child and the time of year.

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  Radical Plants receives Product Innovation Award

  Published on November 12, 2020
  A business pivot success story during COVID-19.

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  Empowering young entrepreneurs to increase retention in rural areas

  Published on October 29, 2020
  Learn and share best practices to empower our youth to become entrepreneurial in your hometown.