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Michigan Sen. Sam Singh on MSU agriculture research, outreach: ‘There’s a need and a want’
Published on May 26, 2026
Singh, who represents the 28th Senate District, touted MSU's work as essential to supporting the state's second-largest industry. -
Michigan hop crop report – May 22, 2026
Published on May 26, 2026
Warm, dry weather on the horizon will kick hops into gear. -
Ten practical steps to navigate challenges and build stronger volunteer partnerships
Published on May 22, 2026
Learn how to build strong working relationships with fellow volunteers. -
A planning commission is much more than zoning
Published on May 20, 2026
Planning commissions have an important job that includes coordination, intergovernmental cooperation, master plan preparation, zoning administration, infrastructure review, subdivision review, housing analysis, capital improvements planning and more. -
Best practices for grocery store sampling: Turning a first taste into repeat sales
Published on May 20, 2026
Tips for food businesses on grocery store sampling from the MSU Product Center. -
MSU opens newly renovated $35-million Plant Science Greenhouses
Published on May 19, 2026
Michigan State University partners gathered May 14 on the East Lansing campus for a ribbon-cutting to celebrate transformative renovations -
Michigan hop crop report – week of May 11, 2026
Published on May 11, 2026
Cool weather over the last week should give way to warmer weather and improved growing conditions. -
Good Food for Michigan taps Genesee County school district for new grant program to get more local food to students
Published on May 7, 2026
The Good Food for Michigan Grant from new MDARD initiative to allow Bendle Public Schools to add locally grown food to cafeteria offerings for students. -
Exploring bias
Published on May 6, 2026
Much of our discomfort with acknowledging bias comes from the assumption that only ‘bad’ people have biases. The problem is not the thought or bias, but if we act on the bias to exclude or discriminate against others different from us. -
Can people with opposing views find common ground?
Published on May 5, 2026
Opposing viewpoints can make for difficult conversations, but practicing ways to find common ground can lead to success. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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.