MSU Extension Agrifood Safety

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  Agrifood Safety

  Providing resources and assistance to fresh produce growers on Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule.

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• Find Michigan food products for your business at the Making it in Michigan Conference

  Published on November 1, 2017
  The annual Michigan State University Product Center Making it in Michigan Conference Marketplace is the go-to place to find Michigan-made food items for your business.

• There’s still time to attend the FSMA-defined grower safety trainings before the year’s end

  Published on November 1, 2017
  Get the training you need with grower training courses that satisfy the Food and Drug Administration’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule certification requirement.

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  Making it in Michigan conference marks its tenth year

  Published on October 26, 2017
  Explore or strengthen your food business concept with the help of the MSU Product Center Making it in Michigan Conference.

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  Cultivate Michigan initiative promotes Michigan cabbages by hosting a field trip

  Published on October 25, 2017
  A recent Cultivate Michigan field trip in southeastern Michigan highlighted the importance of the cabbage crop to farmers and consumers, and its versatility and value to institutional food purchasers.

• Some food hubs are not qualified end users under the FSMA Produce Safety Rule

  Published on October 9, 2017
  Many growers think they are eligible for a qualified exemption under the Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule because they sell to a food hub. A recent response from the FDA says this may not be the case.

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  The new Flint Fresh Food Hub breaks ground in Flint

  Published on September 20, 2017
  A new food hub space to make it possible for locally produced food to reach broader markets in the metro Flint area just broke ground.

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  Eating seasonally: An insider’s view of carrot production in Northwest Lower Michigan

  Published on September 20, 2017
  Cultivate Michigan tour participants experience the importance of purchasing locally through a recent featured food tour.

• Problems to avoid when starting a food manufacturing business

  Published on September 19, 2017
  Seeing an opportunity for a food product is just the first step. Proper planning is essential for success.

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  October is Seafood Month - time to enjoy some fish from the Great Lakes!

  Published on September 17, 2017
  Michigan fish producers offer a wide variety of products for consumers.

• New food product? Be prepared for inspection

  Published on September 8, 2017
  Understanding the legal requirements for licensing an acidified or acid new food product along with having a business plan will help speed the process.

• USDA Rural Development National Value-added Producer Grant opens

  Published on September 6, 2017
  Farmers are invited to apply for planning or operating funds through Jan. 31, 2018.

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  AFDO/Seafood Alliance HACCP Training Course to be held in December at casino

  Published on August 24, 2017
  Commercial fish processors, staff encouraged to take class if not certified.

• A community seeking to establish a rural grocery store should understand the local food system

  Published on August 15, 2017
  Every community seeking rural grocery store should asses the assets of the community, understand the markets and take a fair look at the challenges and opportunities that exist.

• Storing and applying compost under the Produce Safety Rule

  Published on August 9, 2017
  When used in fresh produce cropping systems, using and storing compost falls under the Produce Safety Rule of the Food Safety Modernization Act with strict guidelines.

• Opportunities in the snack food market

  Published on July 18, 2017
  Three square meals a day is a thing of the past. Today busy consumers, especially Millennials, seek methods to supplement nutritional necessities. People considering entering the snack food business are well positioned to take advantage of this trend.

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  MSU Students launch local food business made from campus grown foods

  Published on June 27, 2017
  Look for Land Grant Goods products this summer on campus.

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  Avoiding and addressing grocery store closures in small towns

  Published on June 6, 2017
  Not having a local grocery is an all too often experience in rural communities. Understanding the reasons is key to developing strategies to overcome this crippling blow to the economic vitality and longevity in small town America.

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  Nothing says spring like Michigan Asparagus

  Published on June 6, 2017
  Michigan-grown Asparagus has a short season that Michiganders look forward to each year.

• Factors to consider when purchasing used produce-processing equipment

  Published on May 30, 2017
  Producers should ask these questions when purchasing equipment for a fruit or vegetable packhouse to ensure food safety.

• Is agritourism right for your farm?

  Published on May 22, 2017
  From farm stands to corn mazes and pumpkin patches, there are plenty of ways to drive agritourists to your farm.