MSU Extension Product Center

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  MSU Product Center Start-up to Watch awardees: Where are they now? Part 2

  Published on April 26, 2016
  2012 Start-up to Watch Awardee, Easy Artisan Bread Mix, goes head to head with national brand pizza mixes.

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  Radishes can actually be pretty rad

  Published on April 19, 2016
  This fast growing spring crop is often overlooked but is full of flavor.

• Lake County farmers market feasibility study process

  Published on April 19, 2016
  MSU Extension is asking community members to complete a survey.

• Michigan Fresh from the hoophouse

  Published on March 22, 2016
  Hoophouses are in production all across the state to provide local produce to hungry customers this spring.

• Combine reading and healthy food during National Reading Awareness Month and Nutrition Months

  Published on February 29, 2016
  Book ideas for readers and food lovers of all ages.

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  Growing in the classroom

  Published on February 23, 2016
  Extension resources for growing edible plants in the classroom.

• Flint leaders working to build community sustainability

  Published on February 1, 2016
  Many local organizations and residents are working to make sure plastic water bottles and filters are recycled.

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  Lessons learned from a career in school nutrition

  Published on January 28, 2016
  Amy Klinkoski, Nutrition Services Coordinator for Grand Rapids Public Schools, shares her values and advice for the next generation.

• 2016 featured local foods for institutions

  Published on January 12, 2016
  The Cultivate Michigan campaign encourages schools and hospitals to add these foods to their menus this year.

• The players in the food business game: Part 1

  Published on January 4, 2016
  Knowing who does what is important to getting your food product on the shelf.

• What feeds HACCP?

  Published on January 4, 2016
  Looking for guidance when writing support programs for your facility’s HACCP plan? Then we have a link for you!

• Some basic steps to develop a food product

  Published on December 31, 2015
  After the marketing work is done, product development is the next step in commercializing a food concept.

• Rodent control is essential for urban agriculture farmers

  Published on December 30, 2015
  Control of rodents is essential for food safety and financial success on urban farms.

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  How about some new state highway signs for the New Year? Part 1

  Published on December 21, 2015
  Agri-tourism, cultural, historical and related operations may be eligible for Michigan special signage programs on state trunk lines and interstate highways.

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  How about some new state highway signs for the New Year? Part 2

  Published on December 21, 2015
  Agri-tourism, cultural, historical and related operations may be eligible for Michigan special signage programs on interstate highways.

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  Learning to grow on foreign soil

  Published on December 7, 2015
  Growers from Bethany Christian Services’ Hope Farms attend MSU student organic farm Beginning Farmer Workshop

• Freeway to freelancing

  Published on December 3, 2015
  Self-employment has rewards and risks. Managing your time is one crucial element. Having the right environment to work efficiently will lead to profitability and sustainability.

• Fruit and vegetable growers: Find new markets at Great Lakes EXPO Meet the Buyers event

  Published on December 3, 2015
  Connecting with new buyers and markets for fruit and vegetable growers is made easier through the Meet the Buyers reception at the Great Lakes EXPO Dec. 8.

• Made in Michigan for the holidays

  Published on December 2, 2015
  Cottage industry entrepreneurs around the state provide unique products while helping Michigan’s economy.

• Urban agriculture learning from CR Drew farm in Detroit: Part 1

  Published on November 25, 2015
  MSU Extension educators joined with Detroit Public Schools, Office of School Nutrition and Eastern Market Corporation, to establish an urban farm focused on providing healthy food for students and developing an agricultural production workforce.