MSU Extension Business Development

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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.

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  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.

• 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.

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  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.

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  Scaling up to wholesale

  Published on February 8, 2019
  A day-long workshop for small farmers interested in integrating wholesale markets into their sales channels.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.