Grocery Shopping Articles

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  Making the most of your u-pick experience

  Published on December 19, 2025
  Have an adventure, save a little money and avoid foodborne illness.

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  Shopping to save money and eat healthy

  Published on October 24, 2025
  Discover simple tips you can use at the grocery store and farmers market.

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  Locally-Grown Food on a Budget: A Shopper’s Guide

  Published on August 12, 2025
  MSU Extension offers tips for stretching your dollar when buying local foods.

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  Where can I purchase food for my family?

  Published on July 3, 2025
  Explore some of the most common places to buy food and learn how to make the most of these shopping experiences, especially when shopping with children.

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  How to stretch your food budget

  Published on June 26, 2025
  Food shopping on a budget takes knowledge and practice. Here are ways to make the most of your food dollars.

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  Select, handle and store your Michigan produce safely

  Published on June 25, 2025
  Simple tips to help you select, handle, clean, and store fresh fruits and vegetables with confidence.

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  Are green potatoes safe to eat?

  Published on January 29, 2024
  Green is not a good thing when it comes to potatoes.

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  How to safely store and preserve avocados

  Published on July 5, 2023
  Avocados are nutritious, delicious and versatile. Learn about safe storage and preservation methods for best quality.

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  Confusion in the milk aisle: Whole milk or skim milk?

  Published on July 9, 2018
  Highlights on the benefits of milk consumption, regardless of what type of milk you’re consuming.