The MSU Product Center supports innovation and growth for business, industry and entrepreneurs in food, agriculture and natural resource sectors.

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676 Clients

served by product center staff in FY 2022

201 New Jobs

by product center clients in FY 2022

$30.08 Million

client capital formation in FY 2022

Client Success Stories

MSU Product Center: In the Headlines

News

Events

  • Nov 6

    Trademarking Your Brand

    November 6, 2024 12:00PM – 1:00PM

    Join this free webinar to learn the basic steps involved in trademarking your brand.

  • Nov 11

    Michigan Cottage Food Law Nov. 11, 2024

    November 11, 2024 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.

  • Dec 5

    Michigan Cottage Food Law Dec. 5 2024

    December 5, 2024 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.

  • Dec 10

    Moving Beyond Cottage Food Dec. 10, 2024

    December 10, 2024 6:00PM – 8:00PM 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.

  • Jan 24

    Planning for Profit: Marketing and Production Budget Workshop

    January 24, 2025 – January 31, 2025 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.

Services

Making it In Michigan

Center for Economic Analysis

Food Processing and Innovation Center (FPIC)

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