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Planning and zoning for solar in Michigan

Published on May 30, 2025
Renewable energy siting laws in Michigan limit the role of local government while expanding the role of the state. A new guide helps communities prepare.
Cultivating local farm economies

Published on May 30, 2025
Farm viability requires flexibility, along with innovation in local government planning and zoning to allow for farm income diversification.
MSU Extension’s Food Safety Webinar Series: Selling honey & maple syrup – safely

Published on May 27, 2025
Join MSU Extension to learn about the key food safety practices, regulations, and best practices for selling honey and maple syrup products in Michigan.
MSU Product Center client recognized as one of Michigan’s “50 Companies to Watch” by Michigan Celebrates Small Business

Published on May 27, 2025
Four MSU Product Center clients received statewide honors from Michigan Celebrates Small Business at their 21st annual gala in April 2025.
2025 Making It In Michigan Trade Show awards

Published on May 21, 2025
Michigan retailers invite food entrepreneurs to sell in their stores after the 2025 Making It In Michigan Trade Show event.
Great Lakes Tinned Fish wins MSU Product Center’s 2025 Young Innovator Award

Published on May 7, 2025
The Grand Rapids-based company is the first Midwest-based tinned fish company to source exclusively from the Great Lakes region.
Charlevoix Cheese Company recognized with 2025 Start-Up to Watch Award at Making It In Michigan Conference

Published on May 7, 2025
Persistence pays off for farmstead cheese entrepreneurs.
Founder of drench LLC, recognized as the MSU Product Center’s 2025 Entrepreneur of the Year

Published on May 7, 2025
Karen Akouri of drench LLC, a Detroit-based salad dressing company, was recognized at the 2025 Making It In Michigan event for achieving entrepreneurial business success.
Doodle's Sugarbush honored with 2025 Value-Added Agriculture Award from MSU Product Center

Published on May 7, 2025
The Blanchard-based maple syrup company is recognized for their product variety and expansive wholesale market.
MSU Product Center honors Furniture City Creamery with the 2025 Barrier Buster Award

Published on May 7, 2025
The Grand Rapids-based ice cream company is recognized for their recent expansion.
A fearless force for good

Published on May 6, 2025
Celebrating the impactful career and legacy of MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Professor Emeritus Dr. Eunice Foster.
Biophilic urbanism is the new frontier in community health

Published on May 2, 2025
Promoting biophilic urbanism in master planning is one way that planners can work to positively impact the health of a community.
Category 4 sites under the Right to Farm Act Site Selection GAAMP

Published on April 25, 2025
Site Selection GAAMP provides local authority to permit livestock keeping in primarily residential areas
What to plant in your landscape to deter deer

Published on April 25, 2025
Plan your landscaping to deter deer and mitigate damage.
What is, or is not, a charrette?

Published on April 25, 2025
Charrette is a very specific type of public involvement system for design and planning projects. Do not be fooled by people calling every public participation event a charrette.