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Can solar farms develop quickly and equitably? MSU faculty awarded $2.5 million to explore conflict in solar energy development
Published on June 28, 2024
Department of Community Sustainability associate professor, Dr. Doug Bessette, awarded $2.5 million to lead project team exploring conflict in solar energy development and how to promote collaboration in solar projects. -
Guidelines for offering samples of food and beverage products at farmers markets
Published on June 21, 2024
Be sure you know these important food safety practices. -
Tips for food businesses planning for fall
Published on June 20, 2024
Food businesses should start preparing for fall sales now. -
Exotic Aquatic Plant Watch helps volunteers detect invasive species in Michigan inland lakes
Published on June 2, 2024
A joint program between MSU and EGLE provides volunteers with training, guidance and useful tools to successfully identify and map invasive aquatic plants in their lakes. -
Michigan 4-H alumna nominated to World Food Prize Foundation Council of Advisors
Published on May 30, 2024
Francine Barchett has been selected to serve a two-year term as a youth representative on the World Food Prize Foundation Council of Advisors. Her involvement in Michigan 4-H programming played a huge role in her success. -
Refine your cover crop management
Published on May 28, 2024
SARE resources to help you get started or enhance your cover crop management in favor of profit and pollinators. -
Exploring Organic Webinar Series resources and recordings available
Published on May 23, 2024
Learn from diverse farmers across Michigan about their experiences with organic certification. -
Family Farms Conference workshop recordings highlight sustainable agriculture
Published on May 17, 2024
Videos include farmer SARE grant projects, farmer wellness, farm to school, agritourism, small-scale livestock and more. -
2024 Making It In Michigan Trade Show awards
Published on May 3, 2024
Michigan retailers invite food entrepreneurs to sell in their stores. -
Mushroom Angel Co., LLC wins MSU Product Center’s 2024 Start Up to Watch Award
Published on April 24, 2024
This Woman- and Black-owned, Detroit-based business is bringing alternative protein products to the market. -
The MSU Product Center awards Protein Pints as the 2024 Young Innovator of the Year at the Making It In Michigan Conference
Published on April 24, 2024
Protein Pints is a delicious protein ice cream. -
The MSU Product Center awards M&R Pickling the 2024 Value-Added Agriculture Award at the Making It In Michigan Conference
Published on April 24, 2024
M&R Pickling is an Amish-owned canning company. -
Sticky Spoons Jam, LLC wins MSU Product Center’s 2024 Best Barrier Buster Award
Published on April 24, 2024
This veteran-owned, women-owned, and Black-owned Business has been working hard to expand. -
Chunk Nibbles recognized as the MSU Product Center’s 2024 Entrepreneur of the Year
Published on April 24, 2024
This award recognizes business success and a commitment to charitable giving. -
Leveraging natural resources to foster healthy habits and reduce stress
Published on April 15, 2024
After several months of group study, reading, and research, MSU Extension educators at Tollgate Farm were certified as forest therapy guides.