MSU Extension Food Budgeting

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  Keeping food safe when using plastic containers

  Published on August 29, 2022
  Keep your leftover food safe when using plastic containers by following these tips.

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  Planning next year's garden? Consider donating produce to your local food pantry

  Published on December 28, 2020
  Many food banks and pantries welcome donations of safe, high-quality fresh produce.

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  How food purchasing changed in 2020 – Did we get it right?

  Published on November 20, 2020
  How did consumer food purchasing habits change in 2020 and what does it mean for the future?

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  Planning meals in times of crisis

  Published on April 9, 2020
  How to get the most out of the food you have at home.

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  Benefits of Community Supported Agriculture

  Published on February 20, 2020
  CSAs offer an opportunity to get high quality food and help strengthen the local food system.

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  Five home hacks to reduce your food waste footprint

  Published on October 30, 2018
  Cutting food waste starts with you.

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  Tips for making a memorable and healthy school lunch

  Published on October 1, 2018
  Keep these tips in mind to help ensure your child’s lunchbox is a healthy one.

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  Simple tips for using canned foods from community food pantries

  Published on July 16, 2018
  Use these simple tips to make canned community pantry foods tastier.

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  Preserving zucchini

  Published on July 5, 2018
  Freezing is the best option for safely preserving zucchini.

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  To marinate or not to marinate?

  Published on June 29, 2018
  Using less tender cuts of meat for grilling by marinating stretches the food dollar.