Chapter 7 An Example from Michigan: The Michigan State University Product Center Food-Ag-Bio
This chapter presents a case from the state of Michigan. It examines the work of a center within Michigan State University (MSU) that supports entrepreneurship in the agriculture and food sectors of the economy. In the course of its work, the MSU Product Center Food-Ag-Bio helps residents of the state build a business asset, irrespective of whether they are located in rural or urban areas, thereby contributing to wealth creation. Before we delve into MSU’s Land Grant Mission and the programs and activities of the Product Center, it is useful to understand some basic Michigan demographics and the nature of Michigan agriculture and its food processing industry. ...
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