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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. -
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. -
Cold weather preparation for small and hobby flocks
Published on January 6, 2023
Tips for managing small flocks during the colder months. -
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. -
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. -
Toolkit for starting a great farm mentorship program
Published on December 21, 2022
Farm educators can find templates to connect beginning farmers with mentors. -
Global to local: Food trends to watch in 2023
Published on December 16, 2022
Buzz-worthy food product predictions for the New Year. -
Ongoing trends in the food industry
Published on December 15, 2022
Wellness trends take an inside-out approach as people continue to look to functional foods and environmental footprints of products. -
Michigan Economic Development Corporation and MSU Extension forge partnership to better Michigan communities through fresh sets of eyes
Published on December 2, 2022
First Impressions Tourism (FIT) assessment program assists communities in understanding themselves and unique assets more through visitor experiences.