MSU Extension Product Center

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  School nutrition staff tour Prairie Farms dairy operations

  Published on November 19, 2015
  The Nov. 5-8, 2015 School Nutrition Association of Michigan Conference in Battle Creek featured a dairy tour coordinated by UDIM.

• Looking for nutrition in gluten-free products

  Published on November 9, 2015
  Celiacs and other consumers of gluten-free food are motived by nutrition and clean-eating. Company’s can follow these recommendations to improve their products’ appeal to this demographic.

• Gluten-free product and sales growth

  Published on November 3, 2015
  Greater availability and variety in gluten-free foods led to a 136 percent growth over the last two years with meat alternatives, desserts, snacks and energy bars at the top of the growth charts.

• How do I talk to farmers about their food safety practices?

  Published on October 21, 2015
  Tips for food service directors on how to purchase locally produced foods directly from farmers.

• Fall in love with Michigan’s fresh flavors

  Published on October 12, 2015
  Use these Michigan State University Extension resources to delight your friends and family with delicious seasonal foods.

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  Donating Michigan venison to food pantries

  Published on September 30, 2015
  Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger Program connects hunters to processors that supply protein to people in need.

• Join the Michigan Apple Crunch

  Published on September 28, 2015
  A statewide celebration of Michigan Apples on October 22, 2015.

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  Advancing Michigan farmers markets

  Published on September 15, 2015
  For over three years, MSU Extension has partnered with the Michigan Farmers Market Association to support the growth of our local food system.

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  Kaleamazoo Chips: A Michigan Success Story

  Published on September 14, 2015
  Kaleamazoo Chips is one of many food businesses that is 'making it in Michigan.'

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  Farm-to-high school

  Published on September 9, 2015
  Grand Rapids West Catholic High celebrates “Loco for Local” Lunch on September 2.

• Tea beverages on the rise

  Published on September 2, 2015
  Tea beverage sales have grown significantly in the last four years. Learn more about current trends and what is important to consumers.

• Starting a licensed food business

  Published on September 1, 2015
  Starting a licensed food business training will help you understand how to turn your food business idea into a successful commercial reality.

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  Healthy food fuels a successful partnership

  Published on September 1, 2015
  The Muskegon Farmers Market Power of Produce Club and MSU Extension’s Michigan Fresh Campaign joined forces for nutrition education.

• Support for your business idea is closer than you think

  Published on August 24, 2015
  MSU’s Product Center has Innovation Counselors located around the state to help.

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  Damaged school hoop house?

  Published on August 20, 2015
  Advice on how to get your school’s hoop house or high tunnel back in production.

• The MSU Product Center’s HACCP pilot program was a success, thanks to MDARD

  Published on August 3, 2015
  The MSU Product Center’s HACCP plan pilot program, funded by MDARD, leads to economic impact in the state.

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  Celebrate local food and farming during National Farmers Market Week

  Published on July 9, 2015
  Visit a your local market during August 2 – 8, 2015.

• Michigan Fresh comes to a farmers market near you

  Published on June 12, 2015
  Michigan State University Extension will be present in farmers markets around the state to give advice on selecting, storing, preserving, cooking and growing Michigan foods.

• Grand Rapids-area food pantries stock local produce

  Published on June 2, 2015
  Access of West Michigan food pantries are purchasing community supported agriculture shares from local farmers.

• Do I need a license to sell eggs at the farmers market?

  Published on May 28, 2015
  Understand the rules for becoming a Michigan farmers market vendor.