• Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)

    Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program news, programming and other resources from MSU Extension.

  • Show Me Nutrition

    Show Me Nutrition is an educational program for pre-K through eighth-grade youth that promotes healthy eating, positive body image, physical activity and food safety.

  • Eat Healthy, Be Active

    Learn the skills you need to make healthy eating and regular physical activity a part of your lifestyle. Eat Healthy, Be Active is a six-week nutrition and physical activity program for adults.

  • SNAP-Ed

    The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Education Program (SNAP-Ed) teaches participants how to establish healthy eating habits and increase their time spent being physically active, while staying within a limited food budget.

  • Michigan Fresh

    Michigan Fresh helps you find tips on growing, handling and preserving as well as healthful recipes to take advantage of the delicious Michigan-grown bounty from your backyard or your local farmer's market.

  • Garden Crafts & Snacks

    Published on April 30, 2020

    Learn ideas for how to spark kids' interest in gardening as well as ideas for using your harvest, and foods you have on hand, for snacks kids will love!

  • Let's Talk About Asparagus

    Published on June 19, 2020

    Learn about asparagus - everything from how to store it, to how to cook it and even how to preserve it.

  • How to dry fresh herbs

    Published on March 17, 2020

    Don't throw your extra fresh herbs away; try drying them! It's a very simple process! Dried herbs add extra flavor to stews, soups and baked dishes.

  • Reduce Sodium with Herbs

    Published on July 2, 2021

    Join Michigan State University Extension Community Nutrition Instructor Kendra Gibson as she shows us how to start a simple herb garden. Learn ideas for using your herbs to help you reduce your sodium intake!

  • SNAP-Ed Success Stories: Mustang Food Share

    Published on February 28, 2023

    Nutrition and access to healthy food is critical for kids to do their best at school. Learn about what MSU Extension doing to help with the Mustang Food Share at Munising High School.

  • How to Safely Slice, Dice, & Mince

    Published on June 25, 2020

    Learn some knife safety skills as well as how to slice, dice and mince!

  • Hidden Sources of Added Sugar

    Published on October 22, 2020

    Did you know the World Health Organization recommends eating no more than 6 tsp. of added sugar per day. Added sugars are commonly found in processed beverages and foods. Eating foods with minimal processing means you will be cutting back on sources of added sugars.

  • Sopa de Carne y Vegetales

    Published on August 31, 2020

    Sopa de Carne y Vegetales

  • Fighting Hunger in Rural Michigan: Thumb Blessing Boxes

    Published on August 24, 2022

    In 2019, the Tuscola Food Access Collaborative was created to address food insecurity in the rural “thumb area" of Michigan. As a result, the organization leveraged existing structures and projects, including the Thumb Blessing Boxes.

  • How to Stay Hydrated

    Published on May 13, 2020

    Are you drinking enough water? MSU Extension Community Nutrition Instructor, Vicki Ballas shares tips for staying hydrated.

  • Added Sugars

    Published on July 24, 2020

    MSU Extension Community Nutrition Instructor Cody McLaren shows us just how much added sugar can be in sugar sweetened drinks. He encourages us to rethink our drinks with some more nutritious options.

  • How to: Cut Pineapple

    Published on August 27, 2020

    Have you ever tried squeezing the juice out of your pineapple rinds? MSU Extension Community Nutrition Instructor Vicki Ballas shows us how easy it is to cut up a pineapple.

  • How to Repackage Bulk Foods

    Published on July 18, 2020

    Have you ever found only large packages of meat available at the grocery store? Or maybe the unit price on the bulk package is a better fit for your budget.

  • MSU Extension community nutrition instructor Lainy Burress on "Building Health Muskegon"

    Published on April 20, 2022

    MSU Extension community nutrition instructor Lainy Burress joins Jamie Hekker for an episode of "Building Health Muskegon." Burress discusses what MSU Extension does, how to encourage kids to eat more fresh produce, buying in season to help your food budget and more.

  • Cleaning Vs. Sanitizing

    Published on April 15, 2020

    Join as we explain the difference between cleaning and sanitizing, and why both are important!