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St. Patrick’s Day is a great time for kids to try new green foods
Published on February 21, 2018
There are many creative ways to incorporate healthy green fruits and vegetables in meals for kids. -
Show your love with Michigan cherries
Published on February 7, 2018
Support local businesses while celebrating Valentine’s Day. -
New online resource for building local food councils
Published on January 16, 2018
A new, free Supporting Local Food Councils professional development course created by MSU Extension and Purdue Extension is now available to the public. -
What’s new with meal subscription services?
Published on January 8, 2018
Look for these meal-kit subscription service updates in 2018. -
Thinking about tapping maple trees in 2018?
Published on November 27, 2017
Tips for getting started with maple syrup production -
Planning for market entry
Published on November 27, 2017
Many companies have a product. Some will say they have no competition and that everyone will buy their product. This generally is interpreted to signify that there is a lot of competition and no one will buy their product. -
Welcome New AFRE Faculty Members
Published on November 8, 2017
AFRE has welcomed five new faculty members during the 2017 fall semester. Help us in welcoming each new faculty, who brings outstanding prior experiences and expertise that further enriches our department. -
Food production foibles
Published on November 2, 2017
Having a licensed product along with a licensed facility are a great beginning. What could possibly go wrong? Plenty. -
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. -
Spectrum health in Grand Rapids launches culinary medicine program for residents
Published on October 31, 2017
Future doctors will gain healthy cooking skills to support their personal health as well as the health of their patients -
Leaders make things easier, managers create complexity
Published on October 24, 2017
In large organizations, the fine line between entrepreneurship and bureaucracy is determined between by the attitude and actions of the front-line managers. -
Thinking about being a vendor at a trade show?
Published on October 17, 2017
Understanding how to use a trade show can mean the difference between success and failure. -
Thinking about attending a trade show?
Published on October 17, 2017
Prior planning will make trade show attendance more useful. -
What is food systems planning?
Published on October 2, 2017
Local governments across the country are starting to engage in this activity to build their community’s food system. -
Fueling the economy
Published on October 1, 2017
The Michigan State University Product Center works with entrepreneurs to grow businesses, create jobs, and strengthen the economic vitality of Michigan communities. -
2017 Program Summaries
Published on September 22, 2017
2017 Program Summaries -
Local food for your tailgate
Published on September 20, 2017
Using Michigan Fresh foods will impress your friends and family. -
Fall food and beer pairings
Published on September 20, 2017
Harvest and pumpkin ales are now on tap. Learn more about pairing them with Michigan Fresh foods. -
Thinking about food systems when disaster strikes
Published on September 18, 2017
The recent storms, flooding, and wildfires force us to think about the health of our food system. -
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.