MSU Extension Community Food Systems

News

• Learn more about part 2 of the preventive controls for human food training course

  Published on January 16, 2025
  A new version of the Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) course, PCQI Version 2.0, is coming soon!

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  Vegetable 'Ag Ideas' will focus on pillars of production for 2025

  Published on January 9, 2025
  Join the MSU Extension vegetable team on a webinar series dedicated to key production factors affecting vegetables.

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  Michigan State University Extension to host Planning for Profit Workshop for farmers

  Published on January 8, 2025
  Michigan State University Extension will host a two-day workshop focused on budgeting and marketing in order to maximize producer profit.

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  Join the Managing Risk Through Diverse Specialty Crop Marketing Strategies program to learn about risk strategy options

  Published on December 23, 2024
  A virtual program from MSU Extension aimed at helping you navigate risk in your marketing channels.

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  Learn more about the USDA Value-Added Producer Grant program webinar in January 2025

  Published on December 20, 2024
  Find out if this grant opportunity is a fit for your value-added farm business.

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  Matchmaking childcare providers and farmers: building connections for healthier futures

  Published on December 19, 2024
  Using local foods, gardening and hands-on food activities helps improve the quality of early childhood environments.

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  Winter biosecurity tips and tricks for your flock

  Published on December 19, 2024
  Winter weather can make practicing biosecurity more challenging; here are some practical ways to continue protecting your flock.

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  Recreational fishing isn’t just about fun, it also provides food

  Published on December 16, 2024
  Harvesting local, wild-caught fish is one of the benefits of fishing. Each year, Michigan anglers fishing under a recreational license harvest fish worth over $40 million from Great Lakes waters alone.

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  Learn about Michigan food systems with MI Food Stories online course

  Published on December 5, 2024
  MI Food Stories course provides opportunity for Michigan food consumers to learn more about food systems.

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  Understanding farm financial wellbeing

  Published on November 8, 2024
  Skilled farm decision-making considers overall farm and household wellbeing, of which finances are an important component.