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Put your business strategy to work

Published on February 3, 2023
Strategy doesn’t stop with a finished strategic plan—to have an impact, it must be integrated into day-to-day operations through culture, rewards and boundaries.
Dog Star Hops takes home coveted Chinook Cup for second year in a row

Published on January 26, 2023
Michigan hop farms are recognized for excellence at the 2023 Michigan Great Beer State Conference & Trade Show.
New video series shares tips for farmers selling to local restaurants, retailers and institutions

Published on January 24, 2023
Hear insights from 14 farmers, food entrepreneurs and marketing experts.
How to remove restrictive covenants from a deed in Michigan

Published on January 13, 2023
The 2022 Discharge of Prohibited Restrictive Covenants Act allows for the discharge of racist and other discriminatory language from recorded deeds.
Cold weather preparation for small and hobby flocks

Published on January 6, 2023
Tips for managing small flocks during the colder months.
Diversify your food business with synergy

Published on January 6, 2023
Creating new products and entering new businesses brings opportunities and threats, but the key to success is synergy, which comes from economies of scope, market power and unrelated diversification.
Engaging communities or working in partnership with others?

Published on December 31, 2022
Effective community engagement is needed for addressing human health outcomes, community resiliency, and sustainable use of the world’s oceans, lakes, and rivers.
Toolkit for starting a great farm mentorship program

Published on December 21, 2022
Farm educators can find templates to connect beginning farmers with mentors.
Local government has an important role for water quality protection: Part 3

Published on December 21, 2022
Local governments have a very important role to play in the protection of surface water, ground water, drinking water and wetlands; often filling the gaps in state and federal regulations.
Global to local: Food trends to watch in 2023

Published on December 16, 2022
Buzz-worthy food product predictions for the New Year.