Teaching refugees and immigrants skills to work in the food industry. Inspiring children and adults with developmental disabilities to try — and love — new fruits and vegetables. Connecting farmers in crisis to lifesaving resources like teletherapy services.

Every day, in communities across Michigan and beyond, MSU Extension’s health and nutrition staff makes the extraordinary possible, changing lives for the better. Learn more about our projects, programs, staff, and the work we do.

Articles

Growing healthy eaters

Published on December 22, 2023
An MSU Extension-supported effort brings local farmers and childcare providers together to support healthy children.
“No room for error”: Keeping Halloween food safe for children with allergies

Published on October 20, 2023
Community awareness and food safety education, like that offered through MSU Extension, can help all kids have a safe and happy Halloween experience.
Books, pencils and school meals: Putting kids first

Published on September 29, 2023
Making Michigan school meals an essential part of the school day.
MSU Extension awarded four-year, $600,000 grant for chronic disease management programming

Published on June 16, 2023
The funding will support four key programs and focus on reaching underserved adults with disabilities and Spanish-speaking/Latinx communities.
How MSU Extension and Greater Lansing Food Bank support the right to food

Published on June 13, 2023
By creating meaningful, culturally preferred resources, the Greater Lansing Food Bank's Garden Project cultivates a sense of belonging among Lansing’s newest Americans.
MSU Extension and tribal partners highlight Indigenous foods through Cooking Matters program

Published on May 15, 2023
To include more traditional Indigenous foods in Cooking Matters recipes, MSU Extension nutrition educators worked with staff from Bay Mills, Hannahville, Pokagon and Little Traverse Bay tribes.
Service and strength: An interview with MSU Extension tribal educator Charlee Brissette

Published on February 10, 2023
At the heart of MSU Extension educator Charlee Brissette's work is an unyielding dedication to the communities whose cultures, languages, customs and beliefs are just as integral to Michigan’s identity as our vast natural resources.
Healthy food for all

Published on December 16, 2022
How one rural school community is taking action to support food and nutrition security.
Serving kids and supporting local foods through 10 Cents a Meal

Published on September 19, 2022
Mason County Eastern Schools and MSU Extension partner to support local success of 10 Cents a Meal.
Michigan Vaccine Project provides vaccine education to rural communities

Published on August 26, 2022
Michigan State University Extension is committed to helping Michiganders make informed vaccine decisions for themselves and their families.

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Videos

SNAP-Ed Success Stories: Mustang Food Share

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.
Improving Nutrition Security: Garden to Food Club

MSU Extension community nutrition instructor Kendra Gibson set in motion a vital partnership that enhances healthy food access and nutrition and physical activity education within Mason County, Michigan.
Fighting Hunger in Rural Michigan: Thumb Blessing Boxes

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

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.
Michigan farmers talk about MSU's farm stress teletherapy program

Meet Jim and Kelly. After a devastating tuberculosis outbreak among his herd of cattle, Jim needed support to deal with his grief and stress. He was connected with the MSU Extension farm stress team, who helped him engage with our grant-supported teletherapy program. Jim and Kelly reflected on this experience and how teletherapy helped them through tough times.