What is Agribusiness?
Agribusiness encompasses the industries that produce, process and move agricultural products, along with the technologies, research and services that advance modern agriculture and food production.
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Emma Bostwick
Vice President of Business Attraction
Sector Quick Facts
- Michigan State University is the first land grant institution, linking academic education and research with practical agricultural applications for over 160 years
- Agribusiness contributes $125.8 billion annually to Michigan's economy
- Food and beverage processing industry is one of the three largest industries in Michigan, accounting for 17% of the state's manufacturing employment
state in the nation for commodity diversity, producing over 300 commodities annually.
for climate resiliency due to its full four seasons, abundant freshwater access and low susceptibility to natural disasters
4 Reasons Why Lansing is Competitive
Talent Pipeline One-Two Punch: MSU is a national leader in Agriculture and Forestry, Plant and Animal Science, and Biosystems Engineering programs. Along with Lansing Community College's Agricultural Technology program, companies experience a steady job-ready workforce across technical and operational roles.
Lower Costs, Higher Value: Lansing offers a lower cost of living and operating environment compared to other hubs, while still delivering a high quality of life.
R&D & Commercialization Ecosystem: MSU Food Processing and Innovation Center is Michigan's leading independent commercial food development, processing, packaging, and research facility available to businesses of all sizes.
At the Center of a Dairy Processing Powerhouse: Michigan is consistently top ranked in milk productivity and top 5-10 in milk production overall. Industry leaders such as Glanbia, MMPA, and Proliant Dairy Ingredients are all anchored in the Lansing region, proving this market can support major agribusiness investment at scale.
Lansing's Business Case in Action
MMPA Expands in Lansing Region
13
new high quality jobs
$47.8M
investment committed
$1M
incentives across state
11,000 SF
new high tech facility
As consumer demand for high-protein dairy continues to grow, our expansion ensures we’re well positioned to meet that demand in Michigan. It’s a powerful example of what member investment in their cooperative and strategic planning can accomplish.
Doug Chapin, MMPA Chairman