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  Business Development

  MSU Extension and the MSU Product Center—Food Ag Bio focus on assisting entrepreneurs who develop and commercialize high-value, consumer-responsive products and businesses.

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• Own up to your role as an employee manager

  Published on April 15, 2015
  Instead of just putting up with the task of managing employees, take ownership for it and making it a strength of the operation.

• H.O.M.E.S. defines the Great Lakes region

  Published on July 9, 2013
  The Great Lakes provide valuable economic and environmental resources to the region.

• Are you developing or just dictating to employees?

  Published on November 17, 2015
  As an employer, you want your employees to follow the procedures that you have set, you want them to do what you say, and you want it done now and consistently done. However, we will not achieve those characteristics by command.

• Why help them?

  Published on June 10, 2015
  Is it wrong to help dairy producers in other countries succeed? That has been the unstated accusation by some dairy producers. How do I respond?

• Integrity in business

  Published on March 26, 2014
  Integrity should be a cornerstone value for your business as well as your life. Check yourself to make sure you are a person of integrity and then communicate that value to your employees.

• What does meat labeled natural or naturally raised really mean?

  Published on July 20, 2011
  Definitions exist for meat labeled Natural from USDA FSIS. Other marketing claims may or may not have clear definitions.

• Should crop and livestock farmers be concerned about food safety?

  Published on January 4, 2013
  Emerging food safety issues pose opportunity for farmers. What is going on in the food industry that will affect farmers?

• Direct marketing of locally produced meats offers opportunity for livestock producers

  Published on September 28, 2012
  Understanding meat inspection is important to comply with regulations

• Using native plants in landscape design projects: what contractors need to know

  Published on September 17, 2013
  A series of three tours of Michigan native plant and seed production facilities increases understanding of this ‘growing’ industry.

• Historic Fishtown featured at planners annual meeting October 19, 2012 in Traverse City

  Published on October 15, 2012
  Michigan Sea Grant Extension will lead a discussion on best practices for working waterfronts as Michigan Chapter of the American Planning Association look to Michigan’s historic Fishtown as example of a community protecting and enhancing their coast.

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  The Village of Ontonagon plans for future sustainability of their harbor community: Part 2

  Published on November 30, 2015
  The Sustainable Small Harbors project seeks to build physical and economic resilience through economic development and placemaking strategies.

• Leadership: Talk less, listen more

  Published on November 13, 2012
  Leaders can benefit from understanding how to be a good listener

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  Decision Matrix can help your group decide: Part 1

  Published on December 22, 2014
  Decision Matrix uses data to help groups come to consensus.

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  SaladShip was camp success

  Published on August 17, 2015
  Two MSU Extension staff members team up to provide leadership skills through nutrition.

• StrengthsFinder might be helpful to your organization

  Published on December 7, 2016
  Helping to understand your own strengths can lead to success.

• Are you hosting effective meetings? Part 1

  Published on December 15, 2015
  Understanding the difference between tangible and intangible objectives can help your meeting outcome.

• Facilitative leadership continues success

  Published on December 9, 2015
  MSU Extension staff members continue successful and popular leadership program.

• The importance of the agenda

  Published on May 5, 2014
  The agenda indicates what will be done at the meeting.

• Ripple effect mapping reveals MSU Extension program impacts

  Published on December 14, 2015
  Program success documented through ripple effecting mapping with the help of MSU Extension educators.

• Decision Matrix can help your group decide: Part 2

  Published on December 22, 2014
  Decision Matrix uses data to help groups come to consensus.