MSU Extension Community Food Systems

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  Basic Home Hydroponics: A workshop for DIY enthusiasts

  Published on December 22, 2020
  On Jan. 2, 2021, the Basic Home Hydroponics workshop will teach participants everything they need to know to begin hydroponics at home.

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  In-person, on-farm learning for beginning farmers amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

  Published on December 14, 2020
  The MSU Student Organic Farm is offering a COVID-19 pandemic adapted Organic Farmer Training Program in 2021.

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  Food safety and holiday food baskets

  Published on December 11, 2020
  Food banks and pantries must consider safety when distributing holiday food baskets.

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  Farm Business Incubator — growing farmers in the central Upper Peninsula

  Published on November 20, 2020
  Michigan State University Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center is now accepting applications for its Farm Business Incubator program.

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  How food purchasing changed in 2020 – Did we get it right?

  Published on November 20, 2020
  How did consumer food purchasing habits change in 2020 and what does it mean for the future?

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  InBooze Cocktail Kits Wins 2020 Minority Business Award from the Michigan State University Product Center

  Published on November 12, 2020
  Some Michigan food businesses have been able to adapt to survive during the pandemic.

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  Don’t lose money shipping your food product

  Published on October 16, 2020
  A food company can lose a lot of money in hidden shipping costs. Learn what you need to know at the Cook, Share & Prosper Summit.

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  Grow your food business at the Cook, Share & Prosper MSU Product Center Food Summit

  Published on September 30, 2020
  It’s been a turbulent year for food entrepreneurs. Join the MSU Product Center on Nov. 12, 2020 from 9 -11 a.m. to learn what you need to thrive in the current environment.

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  MSU entomologist leads training for Latino/a farmers, receives new $600K USDA grant

  Published on September 23, 2020
  MSU's La Cosecha (a Spanish word for harvest) program, which provides training for first- and next-generation Latino/a farmers in Michigan, has received a $600,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

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  Moving farm sales online: The wide-world of web-based platforms

  Published on September 18, 2020
  Webinars help farmers navigate online sales platforms.