MSU Extension Food Policy

News

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  Tom Reardon Named an Honorary Life Member of the International Association of Agricultural Economists

  Published on August 10, 2021
  Honorary Life Member is the IAAE's highest professional honor

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  Grant funds available for existing meat and poultry processors seeking federal meat inspection

  Published on June 30, 2021
  Existing custom exempt meat and poultry processors looking to obtain a federal grant of inspection may be eligible for grant funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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  Do consumers care about redundant milk labels?

  Published on May 6, 2021
  Do consumers care about redundant milk labels?

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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.

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  Understanding food recalls

  Published on January 6, 2021
  Understand food recalls to know how to identify a potentially contaminated food.

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  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.

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  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?

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  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.

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  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.