Success Stories

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

Michigan Inter-Tribal Land-Grant Extension System Team receives MSU Extension Diversity and Multiculturalism Award

Published on October 14, 2020
The Michigan Inter-Tribal Land-Grant Extension System Team received the MSU Extension Diversity and Multiculturalism Award Sept. 28 during the annual Fall Extension Conference held virtually on Sept. 28.
MSU Extension receives MDARD funding for two-year farm stress efforts

Published on October 14, 2020
The two-year, $500,000 partner-funded Legacy of the Land project aims to reduce farm losses and aid farmers with their mental health across the state.
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.
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.
MSU Extension’s Cooking Matters program awarded $10,000 grant

Published on December 2, 2019
The grant, from the AT&T Foundation, will help purchase take-home groceries for participants.
Relaxation, balance, and confidence: One participant’s MSU Extension tai chi experience

Published on November 26, 2019
Diane Hyer of Marquette County talks about the many benefits of Michigan State University Extension’s tai chi classes.
Written in the stars: MSU Extension instructor awarded for her dedication, passion

Published on July 1, 2019
MSU Extension community nutrition instructor LaShanda “Shane” Jackson wins the Golden Apple Award for her exceptional work teaching Flint-area children and adults to take control of their health and nutrition choices.