Resources

Funding Sources for Food-Related Businesses, Digital Directory Edition

Published on December 9, 2024
Explore an overview of various financing sources available to food-related businesses in Michigan and across the United States through this new digital directory format.
Outreach Flyer Template for Incubator Kitchens

Published on September 27, 2024
Develop an outreach flyer for use with potential investors, municipal authorities, and partner organizations using the fillable template, tips, and instructions included in this publication.
MSU Product Center 2023 Economic Impacts

Published on August 15, 2024
Since 2003, the MSU Product Center has assisted in business expansions resulting in total investments of over $455 million and creation of 3,673 jobs.
Time Management Workbook for Food & Farm Businesses

Published on January 30, 2024
This workbook was designed by the Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems (CRFS) Business Assistance team to help food and farm entrepreneurs make business planning an achievable, approachable, and beneficial endeavor.
MSU Product Center 2022 Economic Impacts

Published on July 21, 2023
Since 2003, the MSU Product Center has assisted in business expansions resulting in total investments of $537 million and creation of 3,536 jobs.
Topics in Cooperative Governance

Published on December 9, 2022
This brief analysis considers some topics of cooperative governance. The primary focus is on the Board of Directors but many of these topics also are important for the hired management of the cooperative.
Webinar Series: Loan Preparation for New and Beginning Farmers

Published on March 7, 2021
Loans are an important tool for growing any business and if approached with the right groundwork, can be a beneficial part of your farm business development.
Basics of farm business planning and financial readiness

Published on May 17, 2016
Getting started with farm business planning and financial readiness.
Selecting Plants for Extensive Green Roofs in the United States

Published on October 19, 2015
Green roofs, or vegetated roofs, are an alternative roofing technology in which plant material is established on the rooftop.
MI Health Matters Resources

Published on August 6, 2014
Develop your organizations with these resources.