Client Success Stories
MSU Product Center: In the Headlines
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Michigan's deep-fried solution to beating Mexico in asparagus market
Published on May 30, 2023 by mLive
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Making It: Bringing new food products to Michigan
Published on April 6, 2023 by Rural Innovation Exchange
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Have a food-based startup idea? MSU has a kitchen for that
Published on December 8, 2022 by The State News
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Michigan State University's management of Muskegon food processing incubator expected to be 'game changer'
Published on August 5, 2021 by MLive
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New product accelerator fills industry gap
Published on October 5, 2018
News
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Learn more about part 2 of the preventive controls for human food training course
Published on January 27, 2025
A new version of the Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) course, PCQI Version 2.0, is coming soon! -
Boost your farm or food business: Online grant writing course now available
Published on January 24, 2025
This free course is self-paced and available online to provide food and farm business owners with a better understanding of the grant writing process. -
Selling honey and maple syrup — safely!
Published on December 11, 2024
Food safety is key to selling honey and maple syrup safely in Michigan. Learn about these practices and the exemption guidelines surrounding honey and maple syrup sales. -
Corporate Transparency Act webinar recording is now available on the Michigan State University Extension website
Published on December 9, 2024
Video recording covers filing tips, an example filing, and Q&A discussion.
Events
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Jan 31
Planning for Profit: Marketing and Production Budget Workshop (Jan 31)
January 31, 2025 9:00AM – 3:00PM Kalamazoo Valley Community College Culinary and Allied Health Building Room CAH223, 418 E. Walnut Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Learn tools to maximize your profit by choosing the crop and market mix that works best for your farm.
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Feb 5
Learn how Grand Traverse Pie Co and others use funding to grow their sales through trade shows
February 5, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom
Join MDARD's International Marketing Team for an overview of their free services and easy-to-access funding connections to grow your food, farming or beverage business.
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Feb 13
Michigan Cottage Food Law
February 13, 2025 10:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom Webinar
The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.
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Feb 18
Moving Beyond Cottage Food Feb. 18, 2025
February 18, 2025 6:00PM – 7:30PM Zoom Webinar
Entrepreneurs and cottage food operators can learn basic knowledge to guide them in the right direction for becoming a licensed food operator and Moving Beyond Cottage Foods.
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Feb 27
Michigan Urban Agriculture Summit
February 27, 2025 8:00AM – 4:00PM MSU James B. Henry Center, 3535 Forest Road, Lansing, MI 48910
Join Michigan State University and partners for a convening of urban farmers and urban agriculture stakeholders to enhance urban agriculture in Michigan through collaborative, community-led research and initiatives.
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Mar 5
Michigan Cottage Food Law
March 5, 2025 2:00PM – 4:00PM Zoom Webinar
The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.
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Mar 18
Michigan Cottage Food Law
March 18, 2025 6:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom Webinar
The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.
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Apr 3
Michigan Cottage Food Law
April 3, 2025 6:00PM – 12:00PM Zoom Webinar
The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.
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Apr 21
Michigan Cottage Food Law
April 21, 2025 6:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom Webinar
The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.
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May 6
Michigan Cottage Food Law
May 6, 2025 10:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom Webinar
The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.
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May 12
Moving Beyond Cottage Food May 12, 2025
May 12, 2025 6:00PM – 7:30PM Zoom Webinar
Entrepreneurs and cottage food operators can learn basic knowledge to guide them in the right direction for becoming a licensed food operator and Moving Beyond Cottage Foods.
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May 19
Michigan Cottage Food Law
May 19, 2025 2:00PM – 4:00PM Zoom Webinar
The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.
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May 21
Preventive Controls for Human Food: PCQI Blended Training Course Part 2
May 21, 2025 7:30AM – 5:00PM MSU Food Processing and Innovation Center, 3361 Hulett Road, Okemos, MI 48864
This course is recognized by the FDA and successful completion of this course is one way to meet the requirements for a preventive controls qualified individual (PCQI).
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Jun 17
Michigan Cottage Food Law
June 17, 2025 6:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom Webinar
The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.
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