Resources

The Outlook for Michigan Agriculture 2025

Published on April 9, 2025
This analysis outlines the outlook for agriculture with a particular emphasis on commodities of particular importance to Michigan.
The State of Michigan Agriculture: 2025

Published on April 9, 2025
This analysis outlines the state of Michigan agriculture in 2025.
Accounting for Food Businesses Webinars

Published on January 13, 2025
This five video series can be a great resource for operators working in incubator and shared use kitchens who seek to organize and understand their business' financial records.
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.
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.