Nutrition & Food Safety

MSU Extension offers FREE nutrition education to those that qualify. Topics covered in classes include "My Plate & My Pyramid", label reading, food safety, healthy snacks, basic nutrition and shopping smartly. Our nutrition instructors teach in a variety of settings with individuals across the lifespan, from preschoolers to older adults.

For more information on nutrition education or to make a referral please contact:

Christian Kleinjans, Program Instructor
Phone:  (269) 673-0370 x25
Email:  kleinj22@msu.edu

Other Resources

  • Michigan Fresh Fact Sheets
    MSU Extension Michigan Fresh educational program helps people explore our state’s bounty of fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, flowers and ornamentals.
  • Michigan Cottage Food Law On-line Training
    Thinking of starting a business....this website will take you to the MSUE Bookstore which will give you more of a description for this on-line training.
  • West Michigan Farm Markets an opportunity to search by county or zip code to locate farm markets and to see which markets accept Bridge Cards.

2019 Food Safety Training

  • 16-Hour Manager Certification Course: TBA
  • 8-Hour Manager Re-Certification Course: TBA

See flyer for costs and how to register

Food Safety & Preservation Resources

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