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Cabin Fever Conversations is back starting Feb. 5, 2021
Published on January 26, 2021
Winter blues have you longing for summer days in the garden? Spend your Friday lunch with Cabin Fever Conversations! -
Food bank gardening with surprising yields
Published on January 21, 2021
Kalamazoo County’s Giving Garden provides fresh produce to the food-insecure population. -
Brightening your idea
Published on January 15, 2021
Join us to learn more about starting your own food business. -
Michigan Food and Farming Systems to host virtual SARE farmer forum
Published on January 6, 2021
Learn about research and education projects farmers have implemented using SARE grants during a virtual farmer form on Jan. 13, 2021. -
Basic Home Hydroponics: A workshop for DIY enthusiasts
Published on December 22, 2020
On Jan. 2, 2021, the Basic Home Hydroponics workshop will teach participants everything they need to know to begin hydroponics at home. -
In-person, on-farm learning for beginning farmers amidst the COVID-19 pandemic
Published on December 14, 2020
The MSU Student Organic Farm is offering a COVID-19 pandemic adapted Organic Farmer Training Program in 2021. -
Food safety and holiday food baskets
Published on December 11, 2020
Food banks and pantries must consider safety when distributing holiday food baskets. -
How food purchasing changed in 2020 – Did we get it right?
Published on November 20, 2020
How did consumer food purchasing habits change in 2020 and what does it mean for the future? -
Farm Business Incubator — growing farmers in the central Upper Peninsula
Published on November 20, 2020
Michigan State University Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center is now accepting applications for its Farm Business Incubator program. -
InBooze Cocktail Kits Wins 2020 Minority Business Award from the Michigan State University Product Center
Published on November 12, 2020
Some Michigan food businesses have been able to adapt to survive during the pandemic. -
SUPPORTING LOCAL FOOD COUNCILS AND FOOD SYSTEMS
Published on November 11, 2020
Local food councils in Michigan are a critical part of the collaboration infrastructure for local food systems education and policy-making. -
Urban Soil Management Research Project - Year 1
Published on November 5, 2020
In 2019, we concluded our first year of the urban soil management research project (USMRP). We're investigating ways to improve soil health as quickly as possible through various forms of tillage and cover crop mixes. -
Don’t lose money shipping your food product
Published on October 16, 2020
A food company can lose a lot of money in hidden shipping costs. Learn what you need to know at the Cook, Share & Prosper Summit. -
Grow your food business at the Cook, Share & Prosper MSU Product Center Food Summit
Published on September 30, 2020
It’s been a turbulent year for food entrepreneurs. Join the MSU Product Center on Nov. 12, 2020 from 9 -11 a.m. to learn what you need to thrive in the current environment. -
MSU entomologist leads training for Latino/a farmers, receives new $600K USDA grant
Published on September 23, 2020
MSU's La Cosecha (a Spanish word for harvest) program, which provides training for first- and next-generation Latino/a farmers in Michigan, has received a $600,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. -
4th annual Michigan Chinook Cup
Published on September 18, 2020
Hop Growers of Michigan members encouraged to save a brewer’s cut sample for the competition. -
Moving farm sales online: The wide-world of web-based platforms
Published on September 18, 2020
Webinars help farmers navigate online sales platforms. -
How do I build a commercial kitchen at home or on my farm?
Published on September 11, 2020
Steps to take before construction. -
Why did the chicken (and cow and pig) cross the county?
Published on September 11, 2020
A guide for local officials addresses barriers for needed livestock processing in Southeast Michigan -
What’s missing on the grocery store shelf?
Published on September 1, 2020
We’ve all noticed changes this year in what’s available in the grocery store. Out of stock rates are up and prices are changing.
