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MSU Student Organic Farm 2018 Annual Report: Affirming the Unique Opportunities of a University Educational Farm

Published on March 29, 2019
The MSU Student Organic Farm 2018 Annual Report highlights the impact of their diverse programming and the partnerships that make them an asset to the MSU community
Opportunities in forestry: Non-timber forest products

Published on March 26, 2019
Producing non-timber forest products within a forest can create income and open new markets. Value-added products from the forest represents a possible solution to non-timber forest products’ well known market challenges.
Opportunities in forestry: Specialty wood

Published on March 25, 2019
Opportunities to selectively harvest trees with unique growth patterns enables managers to differentiate their product in order to access higher margin markets. Novel marketing of any timber product can yield the same effect.
United Nation’s World Tourism Organization annual report continues to demonstrate the importance of tourism around the world

Published on February 19, 2019
The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) documents facts and figures annually by region and country in a report that reflect the significance of the industry globally.
Comparing Michigan’s outdoor recreation economy to other states with access to the Great Lakes

Published on February 19, 2019
With access to the Great Lakes, how do Minnesota and New York compare to Michigan. Outdoor Industry Association provides state statistics on the Outdoor Recreation Economy across the USA.
Juice industry regulations to concentrate on

Published on December 12, 2018
Manufacturers of packaged juice need state licensing, production in a commercial kitchen, correct labeling and most likely a food safety plan along with a Process Authority Review to sell their product in Michigan.
Tea trends

Published on December 11, 2018
Tea holds a large consumer consumption rate and future sales point to interest in healthy and premium options for expanded sales and prices.
Untapped funds in your rural community

Published on December 6, 2018
You could be missing out on loan programs for your home or business if you reside in a rural area.
Considering a new winery or hard cider business? Attend the Winery Development Conference

Published on December 6, 2018
Prospective winery licensees will obtain basic information about starting a winery or hard cider business in Michigan by participating in the one-day winery development conference to be held Mar. 7, 2019.
MSU hosts an innovative Financial Management Boot Camp for Food Hub managers

Published on November 29, 2018
The Food Hub specialist at the MSU Center for Regional Food Systems, and members of the MSU Extension Community Food Systems team paired up to host a statewide financial management boot camp in Flint, MI.