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MSU Extension and local food pantries work together to support clients with diabetes
Published on March 25, 2021
These efforts provide resources for those in need. -
Understanding food recalls
Published on January 6, 2021
Understand food recalls to know how to identify a potentially contaminated food. -
Planning next year's garden? Consider donating produce to your local food pantry
Published on December 28, 2020
Many food banks and pantries welcome donations of safe, high-quality fresh produce. -
Assistant Professor Trey Malone Named an Editor of the Agricultural and Resource Economics Review
Published on November 26, 2020
ARER is a highly regarded publication in the field of agricultural and applied economics; the journal publishes scholarly works on the economics of agriculture, food, natural resources, rural communities, and the environment. -
How food purchasing changed in 2020 – Did we get it right?
Published on November 20, 2020
How did consumer food purchasing habits change in 2020 and what does it mean for the future? -
How to start a successful food business in Michigan
Published on May 15, 2020
MSU Extension offers "How to Have a Successful Cottage Food Business in Michigan" using webinars and online programming. -
Expect temporary changes in the meat case
Published on May 7, 2020
The meat case is likely to look different for a period of time due to supply chain disruptions caused by the novel coronavirus, the virus that causes the infectious disease COVID-19. -
Pork from ractopamine-fed pigs is safe for consumption
Published on April 17, 2020
Despite recent decisions by some US packers to process only ractopamine-free pigs, it is important to understand that meat products are safe for consumers when ractopamine is used according to label directions. -
Legal vs. illegal food sales explained
Published on March 24, 2020
MSU Extension provides an opportunity to learn and understand the process of food sells and what the do's and don'ts are. -
Building a HACCP team
Published on March 1, 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.