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Critical conversations at the April 5, 2019 Michigan Racial Equity in the Food System Summit
Published on February 22, 2019
Keynote speaker chef Tunde Wey to conduct a series of regional culinary events in support of summit. -
Robert Craig receives Alumni Service Award
Published on February 21, 2019
Robert Craig receives Alumni Service Award at ANR Week 2019. -
Announcing MSU Product Center Business Assistance Award: Round 2
Published on February 19, 2019
The Michigan Good Food Fund is excited to announce a second round of Business Assistance Awards to support enterprises helping to grow Michigan's good food future. -
Generation Yum: Learn how Millennials and Gen Z are impacting the food system
Published on January 15, 2019
Come see a presentation on Feb. 20, 2019 at the Grand Rapids Downtown Market -
Cured and vacuum packaged meat eligible for 30 day shelf life
Published on January 11, 2019
Food code reference allows for shelf life of cured, vacuum packaged cooked meat up to 30 days. -
Economic Forecast Provides Critical Information for Michigan Stakeholders
Published on December 21, 2018
The latest economic outlook generated Steven Miller's MSU Economic Forecast Model shows potential problems for Michigan's economy in 2019. -
Volunteers are the heart of Breakfast on the Farm events
Published on December 21, 2018
Michigan State University Extension’s Breakfast on the Farm program engages volunteers during the planning and delivery of events. -
Product Center Leads Roundtable of Michigan Agriculture and Food Leaders
Published on December 12, 2018
Leaders across Michigan's agricultural and food industries gather twice a year to discuss trends and concerns throughout the state, based on a survey AFRE's Bill Knudson conducts and analyses. -
Juice industry regulations to concentrate on
Published on December 12, 2018
Manufacturers of packaged juice need state licensing, production in a commercial kitchen, correct labeling and most likely a food safety plan along with a Process Authority Review to sell their product in Michigan. -
Tea trends
Published on December 11, 2018
Tea holds a large consumer consumption rate and future sales point to interest in healthy and premium options for expanded sales and prices. -
Do you run a food-related business? Check out the new MarketMaker web tool: Part 1
Published on December 11, 2018
MarketMaker has a new look and has been updated with new search features to link food markets across the U.S. -
Creating a morning of beef production literacy
Published on December 7, 2018
Organizing a Breakfast on the Farm event is a committee and community effort. -
Consumers gain knowledge and trust at the MSU Beef Center Breakfast on the Farm event
Published on December 7, 2018
Consumers leave with improved impressions about beef production -
Nut spread trends
Published on November 27, 2018
Peanut Butter takes the lead in taste, flavor and price among spreads, but has some work to do to be considered a snack item. -
Nuts, seeds and trail mix trends
Published on November 27, 2018
Price leads consumer decisions when purchasing nuts, seeds and trail mix. Due to the fact that main consumption occasion for these products is snacking, expanding the times and occasions that they are consumed will lead to increased sales. -
Seeking Breakfast on the Farm hosts for 2019
Published on November 14, 2018
Since 2009, Michigan State University Extension has been working with farm families who host on-farm tours designed to showcase modern agriculture. -
Top 10 reasons to open your farm doors and invite the public in for a tour
Published on November 13, 2018
Michigan State University Extension Breakfast on the Farm organizers are looking for farm hosts. -
Experts, Entrepreneurs, and Retailers at Making It In Michigan 2018
Published on November 9, 2018
Hosted by the MSU Product Center, the 11th annual Making it in Michigan conference and trade show drew more than 166 vendors and 200 conference attendees to this state-wide food industry event. -
Chris Peterson's Impact on AFRE, Michigan, and Agriculture
Published on October 16, 2018
The Department of AFRE celebrates the career of AFRE professor and Nowlin Chair of Consumer-Responsive Agriculture Chris Peterson before his retirement. -
11th Annual Making it in Michigan Conference and Marketplace Trade Show to be Held November 8
Published on September 21, 2018
Making it in Michigan is a one-day event that hosts educational sessions and a trade show, featuring over 200 Michigan-made food and agricultural products.