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Riker’s Dog Treats: a Michigan success story
Published on April 7, 2021
Riker’s Dog Treats shares its story of how love for the cherished family dog turned into a successful Michigan business. -
Michigan Good Food Business Pitch Competition
Published on March 25, 2021
Does your food business help to bring more healthy foods to Michigan communities in an equitable way? We want to hear your pitch! -
Reach new buyers through the Making It In Michigan Virtual Trade Show
Published on March 18, 2021
Michigan food businesses are invited to participate in the event starting April 29, 2021. -
2021 Making It In Michigan virtual conference general sessions to highlight trends and new opportunities
Published on March 12, 2021
Michigan food entrepreneurs are invited to participate in online sessions April 27, 28 and May 4, 5 & 6, 2021. -
MSU alum Dr. Jennifer Brown is now the Vice Provost and Dean for Undergraduate Education at U.C.-Riverside
Published on February 5, 2021
After earning her Ph.D. in Horticulture at MSU, Jennifer Brown has had a full and thriving career in higher education. -
First-time visitor perspectives become the catalysts needed to spawn change just in time for the novel coronavirus pandemic
Published on January 29, 2021
City of Laingsburg, MI acts on tourism assessment results, which helps prepare them for unpredictable changes related to the pandemic, downtown business, and web presence. -
When do you need Seafood HACCP certification?
Published on December 22, 2020
Fish processing regulations in Michigan require this specialized training for specific products. -
How to convert grams of sugars into teaspoons
Published on December 7, 2020
Learn how to accurately interpret the nutrition facts on a food product by converting grams into more familiar household measurements. -
Radical Plants receives Product Innovation Award
Published on November 12, 2020
A business pivot success story during COVID-19. -
Empowering young entrepreneurs to increase retention in rural areas
Published on October 29, 2020
Learn and share best practices to empower our youth to become entrepreneurial in your hometown. -
Urban and Rural Farmers Need A License To Legally Sell Milk and Dairy Products
Published on October 8, 2020
A state license is required to legally produce, process and sell milk to the public. -
How do I build a commercial kitchen at home or on my farm?
Published on September 11, 2020
Steps to take before construction. -
How can food businesses be transparent?
Published on September 11, 2020
Consumers are critical of food industry claims. Increasingly, businesses need to prove what they say is true by being transparent. -
Life-cycle models can help tourism destinations chart a path to sustainability
Published on August 7, 2020
Can a life-cycle model help a destination understand tourism development and plan its future? The answer is: yes. -
Annual entrepreneurship conference provides solutions to rural communities in advance of pandemic
Published on July 21, 2020
City of Alma, Mich. adopts rural connectivity solution in advance of the pandemic allowing students to access the web while being confined to learning from home. -
Court clarification on Right to Farm and local regulation
Published on July 16, 2020
A published Michigan Court of Appeals case provides clarification over the confusing issue of local regulation and the Right to Farm Act. -
New version of the MSU Extension Farm Records Book for Management is now available
Published on July 16, 2020
The book can be used in Excel, Google Sheets, or printed off to fill out by hand. -
Rural tourism opportunities increase in Tuscola County, Mich. from first-time visitor assessment program
Published on June 17, 2020
Opportunities increase for tourism from the first-time visitor assessment program. -
Update to small business administration (SBA) COVID-19 related loans
Published on June 2, 2020
Congress has passed, and the President signed on April 24, 2020, the Paycheck Protection and Health Care Enhancement Act. The law added $310 billion to the Paycheck Protection Program and $10 billion to the Emergency Injury Disaster Loan program. -
Challenges and resources for fish producers in Michigan during COVID-19
Published on May 29, 2020
Michigan Sea Grant webinar for fish producers will discuss including direct-to-consumer marketing strategies as a business plan.
