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Brightening your idea
Published on January 15, 2021
Join us to learn more about starting your own food business. -
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. -
MSU Extension selling limited-time holiday gift box of Dairy Store cheese
Published on December 17, 2020
This season, give the gift any Spartan would love. -
Harwood Gold Recognized for Marketing Excellence by MSU Product Center
Published on November 12, 2020
Sister entrepreneurs reap gold in 5th generation maple business.
Events
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Jan 20
Michigan Cottage Food Law- Jan. 20, 2021 - 10 a.m. -12 p.m. EST
January 20, 2021 – April 21, 2021 Zoom Webinar
The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.
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Jan 25
USDA Value-Added Producer Grant Webinar (January 25)
January 25, 2021 6:30PM – 7:30PM Webinar
Learn from USDA staff if this grant program is the right tool for your farming operation and how local partners can assist with your application.
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Feb 2
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Training
February 2, 2021 – February 4, 2021
This workshop is a certificate training course accredited by the International HACCP Alliance.
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Feb 8
Loan Preparation for New and Beginning Farmers - Online Series - Feb 8
February 8, 2021 12:00PM – 1:00PM
Loans are an important tool for growing any business. This series will prepare new and beginning farmers with the tools needed to approach a lender.
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Feb 10
Michigan Cottage Food Law- Feb.10, 2021-6-8pm-EST
February 10, 2021 6:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom Webinar
The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.
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Feb 18
Brightening Your Idea Webinar Series-February
February 18, 2021 9:00AM – 10:30AM Zoom Webinar
Do you have a bright idea about a food product? The Michigan State University Product Center is here to offer services for Michigan agricultural entrepreneurs/businesses.
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Feb 23
Lean Farming Practices
February 23, 2021 12:00PM – 1:00PM Online or by phone via Zoom
Join the MSU Product Center and Center for Regional Food Systems teams to learn how Lean techniques on the farm can help create a process improvement plan to help improve profitability.
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Mar 8
Loan Preparation for New and Beginning Farmers - Online Series - March 8
March 8, 2021 12:00PM – 1:00PM
Loans are an important tool for growing any business. This series will prepare new and beginning farmers with the tools needed to approach a lender.
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Mar 17
Michigan Cottage Food Law- March 17, 2021 - 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. EST
March 17, 2021 10:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom Webinar
The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.
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Mar 18
Brightening Your Idea Webinar Series-March
March 18, 2021 9:00AM – 10:30AM Zoom Webinar
Do you have a bright idea about a food product? The Michigan State University Product Center is here to offer services for Michigan agricultural entrepreneurs/businesses.
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Mar 30
Michigan Cottage Food Law- March 30, 2021 - 3 - 5 p.m. EST
March 30, 2021 3:00PM – 5:00PM Zoom Webinar
The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.
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Apr 13
Michigan Cottage Food Law- April 13, 2021 - 6 - 8 p.m. EST
April 13, 2021 6:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom Webinar
The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.
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Apr 15
Brightening Your Idea Webinar Series-April
April 15, 2021 9:00AM – 10:30AM Zoom Webinar
Do you have a bright idea about a food product? The Michigan State University Product Center is here to offer services for Michigan agricultural entrepreneurs/businesses.
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Apr 21
Michigan Cottage Food Law- April 21, 2021 - 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. EST
April 21, 2021 10:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom Webinar
The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.
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May 20
Brightening Your Idea Webinar Series-May
May 20, 2021 9:00AM – 10:30AM Zoom Webinar
Do you have a bright idea about a food product? The Michigan State University Product Center is here to offer services for Michigan agricultural entrepreneurs/businesses.
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Jun 17
Brightening Your Idea Webinar Series-June
June 17, 2021 9:00AM – 10:30AM Zoom Webinar
Do you have a bright idea about a food product? The Michigan State University Product Center is here to offer services for Michigan agricultural entrepreneurs/businesses.
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Jul 15
Brightening Your Idea Webinar Series-July
July 15, 2021 9:00AM – 10:30AM Zoom Webinar
Do you have a bright idea about a food product? The Michigan State University Product Center is here to offer services for Michigan agricultural entrepreneurs/businesses.
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Aug 19
Brightening Your Idea Webinar Series-August
August 19, 2021 9:00AM – 10:30AM Zoom Webinar
Do you have a bright idea about a food product? The Michigan State University Product Center is here to offer services for Michigan agricultural entrepreneurs/businesses.
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Sep 16
Brightening Your Idea Webinar Series-September
September 16, 2021 9:00AM – 10:30AM Zoom Webinar
Do you have a bright idea about a food product? The Michigan State University Product Center is here to offer services for Michigan agricultural entrepreneurs/businesses.
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Oct 21
Brightening Your Idea Webinar Series-October
October 21, 2021 9:00AM – 10:30AM Zoom Webinar
Do you have a bright idea about a food product? The Michigan State University Product Center is here to offer services for Michigan agricultural entrepreneurs/businesses.