News

Novel coronavirus pandemic spurs new online MSU Extension programming

Published on March 11, 2020
While Michigan grapples with social distancing, MSU Extension expands online to offer a wealth of digital resources, from educational activities for children to food budgeting resources.
People with diabetes need flu shots

Published on March 5, 2020
Flu shots are one step you can take to stay healthy.
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) trainings offered

Published on March 2, 2020
Training for food industry professionals needing HACCP certification will be offered in April and October 2020.
Building a HACCP team

Published on March 2, 2020
A good HACCP plan consists of more than one person writing something down and filing it in a binder to collect dust on the shelf.
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.
MSU Extension instructor recognized as a “Children’s Champion”

Published on February 7, 2020
Community nutrition instructor LaShanda “Shane” Jackson takes home a prestigious award for her service in Genesee County.
Obesity is a money problem

Published on February 6, 2020
Health and nutrition are related to financial well-being.
Moving mountains: MSU Extension instructor changes families and communities through good food

Published on January 31, 2020
Community nutrition instructor Kendra Gibson explains why dignity at food pantries matters, why she loves MSU Extension, and how we can all make an impact, one garden at a time.
Keeping New Year’s resolutions

Published on January 17, 2020
Most people are often encouraged to make New Year’s resolutions. So, where do you start?
More about the new USDA bioengineering label

Published on January 3, 2020
Beginning Jan. 1, 2020, food products containing bioengineered material will have to be labeled as such.