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Empowering young entrepreneurs to increase retention in rural areas

Published on October 29, 2020
Learn and share best practices to empower our youth to become entrepreneurial in your hometown.
Urban and Rural Farmers Need A License To Legally Sell Milk and Dairy Products

Published on October 8, 2020
A state license is required to legally produce, process and sell milk to the public.
Virtual entrepreneurship camp provided life and workforce development skills

Published on September 23, 2020
Michigan State University and Southwestern Michigan College partnership made August 2020 virtual entrepreneurship camp successful.
What’s missing on the grocery store shelf?

Published on September 1, 2020
We’ve all noticed changes this year in what’s available in the grocery store. Out of stock rates are up and prices are changing.
Upcycling: Can food waste be transformed into profit?

Published on August 14, 2020
Upcycled foods turn traditional waste streams into savvy consumer products. This opens a potential to have your cake (environmental impact) and eat it too (at a profit).
Showing appreciation for your livestock buyers

Published on July 31, 2020
Writing a thank-you note for your livestock buyer is part of a good marketing plan.
Annual entrepreneurship conference provides solutions to rural communities in advance of pandemic

Published on July 21, 2020
City of Alma, Mich. adopts rural connectivity solution in advance of the pandemic allowing students to access the web while being confined to learning from home.
Record keeping: Now where did I put that information?

Published on July 16, 2020
Keeping records is important when raising market animals.
Horticulture senior’s startup wins first place in the Burgess New Venture Challenge

Published on April 8, 2020
Traverse Jurcisin’s startup company, PhenoLogic, took home the top prize
Don't undercut the market

Published on April 6, 2020
It is hard to compete on price when you are starting a new business. Instead, compete on customer service, quality and your unique selling proposition.