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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.
Registration now open for the 2026 MSU Extension Agritourism Summit

Published on April 13, 2026
The 2026 Summit will bring farmers, business owners, community leaders and tourism professionals together to explore collaborative strategies that strengthen Michigan’s agritourism economy.
SARE professional development and graduate student grants now open

Published on March 3, 2026
Professional development grants up to $120,000 for train-the-trainer projects and $20,000 graduate student grants both fund sustainable and regenerative agriculture in Michigan and the North Central U.S.
Rules and regulations for selling honey in Michigan

Published on February 16, 2026
A guide for beekeepers who want to process and sell honey or honey related products direct or wholesale.
Boost your farm or food business: Online grant writing course now available

Published on January 26, 2026
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.
Beginning farmers have plenty to gain from MI Ag Ideas to Grow With

Published on January 21, 2026
Join hundreds of fellow farmers February 23 through March 5 during MI Ag Ideas to Growth With virtual conference.
Pet treats and chews

Published on December 23, 2025
Licensing, labeling and processing needs for pet treats and chews.
Tips for personal care, cosmetic and dietary supplement product start-up companies

Published on December 23, 2025
Licensing regulation and labeling requirements for personal care, cosmetic, and dietary supplement products is explored.
Importance of food safety education: Part 2

Published on December 19, 2025
How a HACCP plan can help prevent foodborne illness.
Importance of food safety education: Part 1

Published on December 19, 2025
Well-trained employees are key to preventing foodborne illness.
Apply now for SARE Partnership Grants and SARE Professional Development grants

Published on October 23, 2025
Two grant programs support farm educators and agriculture professionals to address sustainable agriculture issues through collaboration with farmers or train-the-trainer projects.
MSU Product Center launches new introductory seminar for prospective clients

Published on September 30, 2025
Virtual sessions offered twice monthly will prepare entrepreneurs before registering as clients with the MSU Product Center.
Download free curricula for beginning farmers

Published on September 5, 2025
Teach practical farming skills through hands-on activities and participatory learning methods.
New free resource helps aspiring entrepreneurs launch a food truck business

Published on August 21, 2025
This new, fillable workbook was authored by the MSU Product Center and the MSU Center for Regional Food Systems and is available for free.
Cottage cheese: A TikTok famous staple

Published on August 13, 2025
Learn more about this dairy product that recently went viral on TikTok through some recipes and other interesting facts.