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• Are you in compliance with the FSMA produce safety rule?

  Published on February 26, 2018

  All growers should understand and implement practices to reduce food safety risks on the farm.

• New guide connects local government decision-making and community health, safety and welfare

  Published on December 11, 2017

  Local policy, budgeting, infrastructure and partnership decisions affect immediate and future community health and individual wellness.

• Help food pantries meet the dietary needs of all individuals

  Published on December 8, 2017

  Keep special dietary needs in mind when contributing food items to pantries.

• Understanding nutrient recommendations: Part 1

  Published on November 27, 2017

  Dietary Reference Intakes and how to interpret various nutrition-related terms.

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  Celebrating 100 years of Michigan State University Extension in Alcona County

  Published on October 19, 2017

  Alcona County and Michigan State University Extension are celebrating 100 years since the introduction of Extension to Alcona County in May 1917.

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  October is Seafood Month - time to enjoy some fish from the Great Lakes!

  Published on September 17, 2017

  Michigan fish producers offer a wide variety of products for consumers.

• Get the most out of pumpkins by adding them to your diet

  Published on September 15, 2017

  Easy ways to add in fall flavor by using pumpkin in your recipes.

• No fruit juice for children under one year

  Published on July 31, 2017

  A recent change by the American Academy of Pediatrics may catch parents, grandparents and child care providers off guard since the previous fruit juice recommendations were implemented in 2001.

• Limiting juice in child care programs

  Published on July 17, 2017

  The revised CACFP meal patterns limit the amount of juice that can be served to a child in one day at child care centers.

• Child and Adult Food Care Program no longer allows grain-based desserts

  Published on June 15, 2017

  CACFP meal patterns have been revised by the USDA and will go into effect on October 1, 2017. One significant change is the elimination of grain-based desserts from reimbursable foods.