At Home

MSU Extension launches online nutrition program

Published on May 28, 2020
My Way to Wellness teaches everything from meal planning to reading food labels in a virtual format.
Keeping your kitchen safe

Published on May 6, 2020
Learn how to safely clean and sanitize your kitchen.
Start taking small steps to health and wealth

Published on May 5, 2020
Financial problems negatively affects health, and poor health negatively affects personal finances. Small Steps to Health and Wealth can help.
Does washing foods make them safer?

Published on April 20, 2020
Follow these recommendations for safely handling certain types of foods.
Become a grillmaster by using a food thermometer

Published on May 30, 2019
Meat quality and the overall eating experience can be improved by using a food thermometer to determine doneness and improve safety at the same. time

Blockchain and the pork chain - A strategy for both producers and consumers

Published on September 5, 2019
Following examples of BeefChain, pork producers may have an opportunity to share their “why” directly with consumers.
Millennials in agriculture — Part 1

Published on November 22, 2017
Millennials are expected to make farming more efficient and profitable by relying more on technology, innovation and entrepreneurship.
Millennials in agriculture – Part 2

Published on November 22, 2017
Millennials tend to be discerning consumers willing to purchase food brands and products that embody their preferences for authenticity, transparency and responsible ingredient sourcing.

Safe food handling when shopping in stores or using grocery delivery

Published on March 30, 2020
Safety tips for handling food in grocery stores or that was home delivered.
Food safety and megastores

Published on March 27, 2018
Avoid foodborne illness, follow food safety tips when shopping.
Grocery shopping skills to keep your food safe

Published on January 21, 2015
Food safety begins at the grocery store – with selection, transportation and more!

Animal raising claims can be confusing on food labels

Published on January 8, 2021
New infographic created by Michigan State University Extension helps consumers understand animal raising label claims such as free range, cage free, and natural.
Food label claims: Clearing up the confusion

Published on September 5, 2018
Consumers are focused on looking for a products shelf-life and how healthy the ingredients are above all else. Ease in reading the label and product health benefits are paramount for local artisan food manufacturers.
Food labels – more info please!

Published on February 27, 2015
Consumers prefer products with specific food labeling instead of general references.

Hormone Label Claims

Published on April 6, 2021
Hormones are naturally produced chemical messenger substance found in both plants and animals.
Food Product Dates

Published on April 6, 2021
Two types of dating may be found on product labels; open and closed dating.
Food Label Claims

Published on April 6, 2021
All information on food labels must not be false or misleading.
Antibiotic Label Claims

Published on April 6, 2021
Antibiotics are substances that are produced by one microorganism and have the ability to kill or inhibit growth or multiplication of other microorganisms.
GMO Label Claims

Published on April 6, 2021
A GMO is a plant, animal, or other organism that has had a gene from another organism transferred into it as an addition or replacement.

Rethinking access to food: Lessons learned during a pandemic

Published on February 24, 2021
A list of five ways the pandemic has shifted the way we access/purchase food products.
Food Insecurity and Food Deserts: How are they Related?

Published on February 11, 2021
Food for thought: Scott Haskell argues that regulatory changes to food pricing, taxation, education, and business incentives, are needed to address food deserts, swamps, and mirages.
Healthy, Michigan-grown food for Michigan’s youngest eaters

Published on November 24, 2020
$90,900 grant will grow connections between early care and education providers and food producers.
Building diversity, equity, and inclusion capacity for extension educators across the United States

Published on September 30, 2020
MSU Center for Regional Food Systems and MSU Extension are collaborating in Michigan and nationwide to better serve BIPOC students, community members and colleagues.
Seeking participants for photo research project

Published on May 29, 2020
We are looking for volunteers who would like to participate in research by taking photos and captioning them to tell us about your experiences getting food during COVID-19.

Soak up the rain with a rain garden

Published on April 8, 2021
Beautify your yard and neighborhood while helping the environment with a rain garden.
All hands needed to protect wild bee pollinators

Published on April 8, 2021
New research expands understanding that collaboration among farmers, consumers, policymakers and researchers is needed to support pollination by wild bees and honey bees across agricultural landscapes.
Spring is early! Can I plant my garden now?

Published on April 2, 2021
Compared with average temperatures, the spring of 2021 is two weeks ahead, which has a few implications for Michigan gardens.
Plant identification? There’s an app for that—actually several!

Published on April 2, 2021
Plant identification apps for smart phones have seen significant improvements over the past several years, offering the opportunity to take a photo and get an instant identification in many cases.
Smart stormwater solutions for protecting your waterfront

Published on April 1, 2021
No matter where you live, stormwater is everyone’s problem.

Playing it safe with eggs

Published on April 2, 2021
Providing consumers with safe egg handling tips may help reduce the incidence of foodborne illness.
A year into pandemic, MSU Extension’s health and nutrition virtual programming thrives

Published on March 9, 2021
From food safety to farm stress, MSU Extension’s dedicated educators and instructors found innovative ways to learn, teach and connect — even in the most challenging of times.
The history of preserving food at home

Published on February 15, 2021
Understanding how home food preservation came to be provides foundations still in place today.
Update your canning methods for safety

Published on February 10, 2021
Many recommendations for canning methods have changed over the years. Home food preservers need to update their methods to keep food – and people – safe.
Cabin Fever Conversations is back starting Feb. 5, 2021

Published on January 26, 2021
Winter blues have you longing for summer days in the garden? Spend your Friday lunch with Cabin Fever Conversations!