It was a pleasure to attend the Women in Ag Network of Genesee County’s Soil Workshop this past weekend. Lots of hands on activities and learning about soil qualities and how make healthy soil—Sponsored by Michigan Food & Farming Systems (MIFFS).
The following GROW Eastern Market video was shot and produced by Lynne Brown of Mid-Michigan Consulting and DSBrown Consulting and presented at the first reception for the board of directors at Eastern Market in Detroit, MI. Great Initiative. Thanks to Christine Quane, Halle Snavely and Dan Carmody of Eastern Market Corporation As well as Evan Smith, Cherry Capital Foods, Chef Joe Nader of Ford Field / Levy Restaurants, Chef Chris Franz of the Rattlesnake Club and Vicki and Tom Zilke from Zilke Vegetable Farm.
October 2015: Mid-Michigan Consulting was a part of a team awarded a USDA Grant for Local Food Promotions Program- Planning spear headed by Wendy Banka, President of Michigan Small Farms Council. We will be studying the feasibility (market, technical and financial practicality) for a USDA-Certified Processing Facility in SE Michigan. to see the full list of awardees visit: USDA-LFPP Grants.
Mid-MI Consulting, LLC (DBA: Mid-Michigan Consulting) is now registered with Grants.gov!
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Creative collaboration with farmers, food producers and industry to build markets and commerce through strategic planning, marketing, brand building and design.
I discovered a great Chocolate Souffle recipe using Grazing Fields Eggs and it is naturally gluten free and it can be adapted to be made without milk proteins! These decadent little dessert gems are the perfect treat on cold winter day…delicious! Check it out on our new Grazing Fields Resources Tab.
For the last 3 months Mid-Michigan Consulting has been working with Mike and Derek Ross in Rudyard, Michigan to re-brand their growing, family owned, Maple Syrup business. Watch for new and upcoming information on fruit infused syrups and organic happening this year!
This week, I had the pleasure to give a presentation in St Johns, at a regional workshop called “Annie’s Project” with MSU Extension. It is a dynamic program aimed to strengthen business leadership with women in agriculture. This program is offered in more than 34 states. My presentation was three pronged exploring the importance of Branding, Marketing to Customers and Food Hubs. For more information on this or other projects offered by MSU Extension contact Marilyn L. Thelen. If you or your organization would like to have Mid Michigan Consulting present to your group or organization please contact Lynne Brown
Wednesday March 12th, 2014 (See photo gallery)
Lynne Brown of Mid Michigan Consulting, teamed with Jane Bush of Grazing Fields and Paul Thompson, W.K. Kellogg Chair in Agricultural, Food and Community Ethics to host a a Special Breakfast with Author Temple Grandin at Allen Market Place… [more]
Welcome to Mid MI Consulting. Creative collaboration with farmers, food producers and industry to build markets and commerce through strategic planning, marketing, brand building and design.