News

Pet treats and chews

Published on September 12, 2023
Licensing, labeling and processing needs for pet treats and chews.
The Michigan Apple Crunch returns this October

Published on September 1, 2023
Celebrate Michigan apples and National Farm to School Month by participating in the annual Michigan Apple Crunch.
MSU Tollgate Farm Pumpkinfest announced for October 7-8, 2023

Published on September 1, 2023
Pumpkinfest will offer options for food, music, interactions with farm animals, educational exhibits, wagon rides and fun for the whole family—not to mention the star of the show: pumpkins!
Join the Northern Michigan Small Farms Conference on-farm on August 14

Published on August 1, 2023
Five farms will co-host the event with farm tours, workshops and community connections.
Community partnership results in “Shared Abundance”

Published on July 13, 2023
Northwest Lower Michigan has developed into a thriving food system—the book “Shared Abundance” details the community partnerships that made it happen.
MSU Product Center clients recognized by retail grocery partners at the 2023 Making It In Michigan Conference and Trade Show

Published on May 30, 2023
The 2023 Making It In Michigan Conference and Trade Show hosted grocery store buyers from across the state, with several Product Center clients winning both shelf space and awards from retailers.
Making It In Michigan Conference and Trade Show returned to in-person format for 2023

Published on April 21, 2023
MSU Product Center hosted the 14th annual conference on April 20, 2023, at the Lansing Center.
Right to Farm Act can preempt local regulation authority, but not all local regulations

Published on April 11, 2023
Many statutes and laws result in limiting local government’s ability to adopt and enforce regulations. Most are straightforward, but the Right to Farm Act preemption is confusing, changing and only preempts local regulation of certain things.
Mentors matter for new farmers

Published on February 28, 2023
Michigan Sustainable Farm Mentors program connects 42 beginning and aspiring farmers with experienced farmers.
Sustainable agriculture grants for training farm educators and graduate student research

Published on February 28, 2023
Apply by April for projects supporting people, resource protection, and long-term farm profitability.