MSU Extension Entrepreneurship

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  Brightening your idea

  Published on January 15, 2021
  Join us to learn more about starting your own food business.

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  What does carbon impact look like on a food label?

  Published on January 14, 2021
  Carbon labels communicate a product’s impact on climate change, similar to how Nutrition Facts communicate a food’s impact on your health.

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  Learning the art and science of cheesemaking

  Published on January 8, 2021
  Using science and craftsmanship, cheesemakers produce cheese with unique flavors and textures that delight consumers. These can be the basis for a successful business for those who learn this ancient skill.

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  Entrepreneurship and STEAM a logical connection: Focus on art

  Published on December 4, 2020
  Youth entrepreneurship connects with the concept of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math). Let’s focus on the entrepreneurial mindset of an artist.

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  Radical Plants receives Product Innovation Award

  Published on November 12, 2020
  A business pivot success story during COVID-19.

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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.

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  Become an artisan cheesemaker

  Published on October 23, 2020
  Going beyond common and making a distinctly appetizing cheese is a skill that will be taught by veteran commercial cheesemakers in an MSU Extension workshop. Cheesemaking as a business is the focus for participants who will experience hands-on learning.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.