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Juice industry regulations to concentrate on

Published on December 12, 2018
Manufacturers of packaged juice need state licensing, production in a commercial kitchen, correct labeling and most likely a food safety plan along with a Process Authority Review to sell their product in Michigan.
Do you run a food-related business? Check out the new MarketMaker web tool: Part 1

Published on December 11, 2018
MarketMaker has a new look and has been updated with new search features to link food markets across the U.S.
Creating an online Profile easy as 1, 2, 3, 4 on the New MarketMaker: Part 2

Published on December 11, 2018
Food-related business operators can easily set up online profiles on the new and improved MarketMaker in just a few steps.
MSU Organic Farmer Training Program equips next generation of farmers

Published on December 6, 2018
MSU Organic Farmer Training Program is seeking applicants for 2019 cohort.
MSU hosts an innovative Financial Management Boot Camp for Food Hub managers

Published on November 29, 2018
The Food Hub specialist at the MSU Center for Regional Food Systems, and members of the MSU Extension Community Food Systems team paired up to host a statewide financial management boot camp in Flint, MI.
The Flint Fresh Food Hub is open for business!

Published on October 31, 2018
The opening of the Flint Fresh Food Hub, a non-profit, wholesale, local food aggregation and distribution center, marks an important milestone in the local food movement in Flint.
How are you participating in Global Entrepreneurship Week?

Published on October 24, 2018
Learn how to get involved in the world’s largest celebration of innovators and job creators.
Entrepreneurship and STEAM a logical connection: Focus on science

Published on October 24, 2018
Youth entrepreneurship programs integrate the educational concept of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math). Let’s focus on the connection between entrepreneurship and science.
Starting a licensed food business

Published on August 31, 2018
Starting a licensed food business training will help you understand how to turn your food business idea into a successful commercial reality.
Sparking entrepreneurial thinking

Published on June 29, 2018
Michigan 4-H Exploration Days session focused on getting participants to think in an entrepreneurial mindset.