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Community Supported Agriculture – The perfect gift
Published on December 24, 2016
Gifting a share in a local CSA farm provides friends and loved ones with a season of nature's bounty and supports a local business. -
Farmers, the unsung heroes of archaeology
Published on December 22, 2016
Historical finds can be a great addition to your agritourism venture. -
Ag Action 2017 of Southwest Michigan features Food Business Development
Published on December 21, 2016
Michigan State University Extension, MSU Product Center and Kalamazoo Valley Community College will host Starting a Licensed Food Business Ag Action in early 2017. -
Considering a new winery or hard cider business? Attend the Winery Development Pre-conference
Published on December 21, 2016
Prospective winery licensees will obtain basic information about starting a winery or hard cider business in Michigan by participating in the one-day winery development conference to be held Feb. 22, 2017. -
Commercial smoked fish need to be properly stored
Published on December 9, 2016
Proper time and temperature control and water phase salt are methods to keep smoked fish safe. -
What employees actually need from managers
Published on December 7, 2016
What employees want and what their bosses think employees want. -
How do I get my new food product on grocery store shelves?
Published on December 5, 2016
Sell sheets are an essential tool in marketing your product. -
Long term unemployed hindered by databased hiring practices
Published on December 5, 2016
The first line of any business is their employees. They produce the product and make contact with the customer. Procuring and properly providing personnel with compensation consistent with their contribution cannot be overlooked. -
Just how natural is a food labeled “natural"?
Published on November 21, 2016
Organically labeled foods have a specific definition. -
Brand loyalty in the age of the millenial
Published on November 11, 2016
Not only are the demographic shifting, but the number of new products continues to increase. Understanding brand loyalty is essential for producers and purveyors.