MSU Extension Food & Health

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  Webinar - State Food System Plans: Are they worth it?

  Published on July 19, 2021
  This webinar reflects on statewide food system plans as a strategy for food systems change.

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  Helping Michiganders with Mental Health and Stress Reduction

  Published on June 8, 2021
  As a result of MSU Extension’s social-emotional health programming, adults across Michigan learned how to manage their anger, reduce stress, thrive as informal caregivers, practice mindfulness and strengthen their understanding of mental health crises.

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  Educating the Public on Safe Food Practices

  Published on June 8, 2021
  As a result of MSU Extension’s food safety and food preservation programming, adults learned how to reduce their risk of illness when preparing food and to preserve food safely.

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  Meeting Farm Stress Needs with Tools, Resources and Education

  Published on June 8, 2021
  Agricultural professionals and their families face unique mental health challenges and often have limited access to mental health providers. Educational programs can help strengthen knowledge of mental health.

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  Supporting Individuals, Families and Communities in Michigan through Nutrition and Physical Activity Education

  Published on June 8, 2021
  Through MSU Extension’s nutrition and physical activity programming, Michigan adults, families and children gained crucial knowledge about nutrition and healthy foods, increased their daily physical activity and reduced their food insecurity.

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  Preventing Opioid Misuse in Michigan through Evidence-Based Strategies

  Published on June 8, 2021
  Through MSU Extension’s opioid misuse and prevention programming, Michigan residents and healthcare providers alike gained crucial knowledge about preventing opioid misuse and understanding the signs and symptoms of opioid use disorder.

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  Preventing and Managing Diabetes and other Chronic Health Conditions

  Published on June 7, 2021
  As a result of MSU Extension’s chronic health and diabetes programming successfully transitioning to an online platform, 968 participants learned to manage chronic health conditions.

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  On-Farm Food Safety Webinar: Michigan Farm to Institution Network Virtual Network Meeting

  Published on June 4, 2021
  This webinar recording features presentations and discussions that focus on essential produce safety practices for farm to institution programs.

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  Senior Project FRESH/Market FRESH in Michigan

  Published on May 26, 2021
  Senior Project FRESH/Market FRESH (SPF), which is part of the USDA Farm Bill, is a program aimed at older adults, helping them incorporate more fresh fruit and vegetables in their diet.

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  Grand Rapids Area Substance Use Disorder Treatment Resource Guide

  Published on April 14, 2021
  Michigan Substance Use, Prevention, Education and Recovery (MiSUPER) Grand Rapids area substance use disorder local treatment resource guide