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• 8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training – Jackson County

  Date: Nov 26, 2019
  Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe, a national certification program for those working in food service.

• 16-Hour ServSafe Manager Training – Jackson County

  Date: Oct 10, 2019
  Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe, a national certification program for those working in food service.

• Farm Management Tools

  Published on July 31, 2013
  Learn more about how MSU Extension helps farm families manage their farm financial records and to make decisions using the Telfarm system.

• MSU Product Center -- Food, Ag, Bio

  Published on March 20, 2012
  The MSU Product Center - Food, Ag, Bio aids Michigan entrepreneurs develop and commercialize products and businesses in agriculture, natural resources and bioeconomy.

• Growing Michigan Agriculture Proceedings

  Published on January 24, 2013
  Proceedings from the Growing Michigan Agriculture Conference, held Jan. 24, 2013 at the Lansing Center in Lansing, Mich.

• Sports performance bars sales expected to rise

  Published on June 10, 2013
  Sports performance bars are expected to have a $198 million sales growth by 2016 with men age 18-34 leading the consumer market.

• Ombudsman – What is that?

  Published on August 3, 2015
  It is a confidential, informal, independent and neutral resource for employees with a workplace concerns.

• Food trucks still on the move

  Published on February 27, 2018
  The first in a series of articles that will review the food truck concept, business planning, opportunities, regulations and trends.

• Evaluating the farmers market from a food safety perspective

  Published on June 5, 2013
  Farmers markets are a great place to find healthy, wholesome food. To ensure the food purchased is as wholesome as it can be, customers may consider a few things when evaluating food safety practiced by growers at the farmers market.

• 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?

• The difference between audits and inspections

  Published on March 16, 2017
  As fresh produce growers learn about the Food Safety Modernization Act, many are confused by the difference between a food safety audit and an on-farm produce safety inspection.

• Basics of farm business planning and financial readiness

  Published on May 17, 2016
  Getting started with farm business planning and financial readiness.

• Food Safety Modernization Act: Are you on the hook?

  Published on October 15, 2013
  There is much confusion regarding who is and is not required to comply with the proposed Food Safety Modernization Act. Learn some of the specifics about qualifications.

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  MSU Better Process Control School for pickled vegetables, condiments and related items for sale

  Published on August 19, 2014
  Those who require Federal Food & Drug Administration certification to produce acidified and low acid foods, and/or acid foods in hermetically sealed containers may attend Michigan State University’s upcoming Better Process Control School.

• Proposed irrigation water standards

  Published on February 28, 2014
  It’s important to be aware of Food Safety Modernization Act water standards. This article outlines the proposed standards and gives information about how to learn more.

• Time is running out to comment on the Food Safety Modernization Act

  Published on October 10, 2013
  The deadline for comment on the Food Safety Modernization Act’s Produce Safety Rule is fast approaching. Comments will not be accepted after November 15. Here’s how to comment effectively and best advocate for changes in the proposed rule.

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  Spring fishery workshop offered on status of the Lake Erie and Detroit River fishery

  Published on April 9, 2015
  Topics include key Lake Erie, Detroit River issues, walleye tagging, algae blooms mudpuppy research, and fish reef construction.

• Urban farming taking 'root' in Grand Rapids

  Published on April 9, 2013
  Several urban farms across the state are helping transform unused urban land into productive agriculture property.

• National food system organizations

  Published on January 8, 2013
  

• Food system organizations in Michigan

  Published on January 8, 2013