7 Ways to Quickly Grow Your Food Business
An online course to help you grow your food business.
COURSE CONTENTS
7 Ways to Quickly Grow Your Food Business
Dr. James Barnes
1: START YOUR BUSINESS THE RIGHT WAY
Three Consumer Insights That Could Help Your Small Food Business Grow
Dr. Alba Collart
The Basics of Starting A Small Business
Mr. Hamp Beatty
How to Use AgPlan to Launch and Grow Your Food Business
Dr. R. Curt Lacy
2: BOOST YOUR SALES WITH THE RIGHT MARKETING PLAN
5 Marketing Mistakes That Are Costing You A Fortune
Dr. James Barnes
How to Create a Clear Marketing Message
Dr. James Barnes
How to Build A Website That Sells
Dr. James Barnes
3: USE SOCIAL MEDIA TO CONVERT FOLLOWERS INTO CUSTOMERS
5 Social Media Mistakes That Are Costing You A Fortune
Dr. James Barnes
7 Ways to Launch Your Food Business with Instagram
Lauren-Colby Nickels
5 Ways to Grow Your Food Business with Facebook
Andy Collins
Video Production for Beginners
Zac Ashmore
4: CHARGE THE RIGHT PRICE FOR PROFITS
Considerations When Pricing Your Agricultural and Value-Added Products
Dr. Elizabeth Canales
5: GROW YOUR LOCAL BRAND AWARENESS IN YOUR COMMUNITY
How to Grow Your Local Food Business Brand
Dr. Rachael Carter
Creating A Farm-to-Table Event
Dr. Rachael Carter
Grow Your Business with Genuine MS
Paige Manning
Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce
6: UNDERSTAND YOUR COMPETITION AND CREATE A STRONG VALUE PROPOSITION
Dr. James Barnes
Dr. Courtney Crist
COURSE OVERVIEW
7 Ways to Quickly Grow Your Food Business
Dr. James Barnes
1: START YOUR BUSINESS THE RIGHT WAY
Three Consumer Insights That Could Help Your Small Food Business Grow
Alba Collart
The Basics of Starting A Small Business
Hamp Beatty
How to Use AgPlan to Launch and Grow Your Food Business
R. Curt Lacy
2: BOOST YOUR SALES WITH THE RIGHT MARKETING PLAN
5 Marketing Mistakes That Are Costing You A Fortune
James Barnes
How to Create A Clear Marketing Message
James Barnes
How to Build A Website That Sells
James Barnes
3: USE SOCIAL MEDIA TO CONVERT FOLLOWERS INTO CUSTOMERS
5 Social Media Mistakes That Are Costing You A Fortune
James Barnes
7 Ways to Launch Your Food Business with Instagram
Lauren-Colby Nickels
5 Ways to Grow Your Food Business with Facebook
Andy Collins
Video Production for Beginners
Zac Ashmore
4: CHARGE THE RIGHT PRICE FOR PROFITS
Considerations When Pricing Your Agricultural and Value-Added Products
Elizabeth Canales
5: GROW YOUR LOCAL BRAND AWARENESS IN YOUR COMMUNITY
How to Grow Your Local Food Business Brand
Rachael Carter
Creating A Farm-to-Table Event
Rachael Carter
Grow Your Food Business with Genuine MS
Paige Manning
Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce
6: UNDERSTAND YOUR COMPETITION AND CREATE A STRONG VALUE PROPOSITION
How to Beat Your Competition
James Barnes
7: UNDERSTAND LOCAL FOOD POLICIES AND REGULATIONS IN MISSISSIPPI
Food as a Business: Navigating Food Safety Regulations
Courtney Crist
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STARKVILLE, Miss. -- Two years have passed since the first cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in the U.S., but problems the virus caused in the country’s grocery supply chain could remain well into 2022, which will likely mean higher beef prices for consumers.
Josh Maples, an agricultural economist with the Mississippi State University Extension Service, said labor reductions caused beef shortages, which have increased the price of this commodity across the country.
Are you thinking of selling food items from your home kitchen? This kind of business venture is popular because if you like cooking, it’s a fun way to earn some extra cash. Here's what to know about Mississippi's Cottage Food Law, which governs this type of business.
STARKVILLE, Miss. -- Business leaders looking to upgrade their social media marketing strategies can now get started by tuning in to a new podcast series.
Bricks-To-Clicks Marketing, a Mississippi State University Extension program, helps business leaders develop a digital marketing plan to bring in more customers and revenue. The program has launched an eight-episode marketing podcast centered around use of social media platforms to grow personal brands and businesses.
People can enjoy the annual rice tasting event held in Bolivar County in a different format this year. The Rice Festival will be held Sept. 16 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the streets of downtown Merigold.
STARKVILLE, Miss. — Mississippi State University’s Extension Service is working to enhance direct sales, farmers markets, and local food development in northeast Mississippi as part of a new project “From Gravel Roads to City Streets” funded by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service.
Success Stories
VIP help female business owner reach online customers
After Becky Tatum acquired Delta Grind in 2008, she wanted the wholesale cornmeal production business to remain true to its roots, but she also had her own vision for what it could be.
See what's new in Extension: Gather for First Extension Beef-Production Workshop, the Food Factor Goes Digital, Extension Professionals Share Expertise, and Extension Offers New HappyHealthy Program.
From the youngest to the oldest generations, thousands of people are visiting, shopping, and enjoying themselves at the Hernando Farmers’ Market, held Saturdays on the historic DeSoto County Courthouse lawn.
The market has more than just fresh produce. It connects the community by uniting the shoppers, producers, and artisans who come.
Ruby D. Rankin spent 33 years leading, serving, and working hand in hand with the people of Kemper County. Her position with the Mississippi State University Extension Service linked her to the community and made her unforgettable to the people who knew her.
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