MSU Extension Product Center

• MSU Product Center to host 12 USDA Value-Added Producer Grant workshops

  Published on January 27, 2023
  Find out if this grant opportunity is a fit for your value-added farm business.

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  New video series shares tips for farmers selling to local restaurants, retailers and institutions

  Published on January 24, 2023
  Hear insights from 14 farmers, food entrepreneurs and marketing experts.

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  Making It In Michigan Conference and Trade Show returns to in-person format for 2023

  Published on January 17, 2023
  MSU Product Center hosts 14th annual conference on April 20, 2023.

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  Diversify your food business with synergy

  Published on January 6, 2023
  Creating new products and entering new businesses brings opportunities and threats, but the key to success is synergy, which comes from economies of scope, market power and unrelated diversification.

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  Argus Farm Stop

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  Great Lakes Potato Chip Company

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  Brazilian Oven

• Feb 7

  USDA Value-Added Producer Grant Virtual Workshop Feb 7

  February 7, 2023 6:00PM – 8:00PM 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.

• Feb 8

  Michigan Cottage Food Law Q&A - February 8, 2023

  February 8, 2023 2:00PM – 3:00PM Zoom Webinar

  Ask a Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Inspector your Michigan Cottage Food Questions

• Feb 16

  Michigan Cottage Food Law

  February 16, 2023 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.

• Mar 8

  Michigan Cottage Food Law

  March 8, 2023 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.