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MSU Product Center to launch new cottage food business voluntary registration during May 21 webinar
Published on May 13, 2026
Join businesses around the state for Michigan Cottage Food Law updates and the launch of the Michigan Cottage Food Business Voluntary Registration system. -
Michigan hop crop report – week of May 11, 2026
Published on May 11, 2026
Cool weather over the last week should give way to warmer weather and improved growing conditions. -
Good Food for Michigan taps Genesee County school district for new grant program to get more local food to students
Published on May 7, 2026
The Good Food for Michigan Grant from new MDARD initiative to allow Bendle Public Schools to add locally grown food to cafeteria offerings for students. -
Exploring bias
Published on May 6, 2026
Much of our discomfort with acknowledging bias comes from the assumption that only ‘bad’ people have biases. The problem is not the thought or bias, but if we act on the bias to exclude or discriminate against others different from us. -
Horrocks & Co. in Battle Creek and MSU Product Center celebrate National Small Business Week by featuring new Michigan-made food products
Published on May 5, 2026
National Small Business Week is May 3-9, 2026. -
Hansen Foods in Hart and MSU Product Center celebrate National Small Business Week by featuring new Michigan-made food products
Published on May 5, 2026
National Small Business Week is May 3-9, 2026. -
Fresh Thyme Market and MSU Product Center celebrate National Small Business Week by selecting Dip Detroit’s hot honey as the “First Time at Fresh Thyme Award” winner for 2026
Published on May 5, 2026
National Small Business Week is May 3-9, 2026. -
MSU Dairy Store and MSU Product Center celebrate National Small Business Week by featuring new Michigan-made food products
Published on May 5, 2026
National Small Business Week is May 3-9, 2026. -
Westborn Markets and MSU Product Center celebrate National Small Business Week by selecting three Michigan-made emerging brands as the Westborn Markets’ award winners for 2026
Published on May 5, 2026
In celebration of National Small Business Week 2026, Super Duper Coffee, Asparagus Nuggets and Dip Detroit Hot Honey were selected by Westborn Markets for introduction in their stores. -
Meijer Format Stores and MSU Product Center celebrate National Small Business Week by selecting Super Duper Cold Brew Coffee and Bingo Roasters Coffee Chocolate Bars as the Meijer Award Winners for 2026
Published on May 5, 2026
National Small Business Week is May 3-9, 2026. -
Can people with opposing views find common ground?
Published on May 5, 2026
Opposing viewpoints can make for difficult conversations, but practicing ways to find common ground can lead to success. -
Solar fields don’t have to sit idle
Published on April 29, 2026
A Genesee County sheep producer explains how grazing sheep on solar sites supports agriculture, manages vegetation, and creates new income opportunities. -
Registration open: County Commissioner Midterm Essentials program
Published on April 24, 2026
Join MSU Extension and the Michigan Association of Counties for a new one-day professional development program designed for county officials. -
The case for cattle on solar farms
Published on April 24, 2026
New grazing strategies challenge the idea that cattle don’t belong on solar sites and suggest they may thrive there. -
Solar farms may still be farms
Published on April 24, 2026
Forage research points to scalable agrivoltaic solutions.
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